Prepare against Christian Valette
France · World #45,269 classical · FIDE ID 613940
When preparing against Christian Valette, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Christian Valette, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Valette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Valette before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,912 | 2,149 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,016 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 42 | 36 | 60 | 30.4% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Valette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Valette's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 67.6% | 35.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 31.0% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Valette usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Valette usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Valette usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Valette usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Valette usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Valette usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Christian Valette's chess games
All 138 games by Christian Valette in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 42 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Roi Reinaldo Castineira | 2,404 | chT2-FRA | E14 |
| Nov 2010 | Michel Saucey | 2,322 | chT2-FRA 1011 | D34 |
| Oct 2009 | Thomas Therkildsen | 2,306 | 24th Le Touquet Open A | C00 |
| May 2007 | Julien Sohier | 2,255 | 30th Syre Memorial Open | C06 |
| May 2009 | Xavier Wunderman | 2,215 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Zadar Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 15th Chateauroux Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 3 | 2,307 |
| 2nd Angers Open | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,239 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,230 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Valette's chess games?
138 games by Christian Valette, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Christian Valette has played.
What does Christian Valette play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Christian Valette opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Valette answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Christian Valette play as White?
As White, Christian Valette's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Valette play as Black?
As Black, Christian Valette most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Christian Valette's FIDE rating?
Christian Valette is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christian Valette played?
Our database contains 138 games by Christian Valette, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Valette?
138 games by Christian Valette reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.