Prepare against Christiane Piquemal
France · World #39,025 classical · FIDE ID 601950
When preparing against Christiane Piquemal, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 158 games by Christiane Piquemal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christiane Piquemal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christiane Piquemal 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 | 1,939 | 2,083 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,992 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 2,018 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 45 | 59 | 54 | 28.5% |
| As White | 85 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christiane Piquemal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christiane Piquemal's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 85.9% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Piquemal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Christiane Piquemal's chess games
All 158 games by Christiane Piquemal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 59 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Mathieu Tournier | 2,205 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D48 |
| Mar 2007 | Walter Py | 2,118 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | D96 |
| Jan 1997 | Cybele Husson | 2,115 | ch-FRA w | A42 |
| Jan 2004 | Emmanuel Rodrigues | 2,107 | chT2-FRA 0304a | D07 |
| Jan 1989 | Julia Lebel-Arias | 2,085 | Dortmund w | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 27 | 11 | 2,055 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| Dortmund w | 1989 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,064 |
| Dortmund-B w | 1988 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 33rd World Senior w 65+ | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| ch-FRA w | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Paris Elo w | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christiane Piquemal's chess games?
158 games by Christiane Piquemal, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Christiane Piquemal has played.
What does Christiane Piquemal play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Christiane Piquemal opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christiane Piquemal answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christiane Piquemal play as White?
As White, Christiane Piquemal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christiane Piquemal play as Black?
As Black, Christiane Piquemal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Christiane Piquemal's FIDE rating?
Christiane Piquemal is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Christiane Piquemal played?
Our database contains 158 games by Christiane Piquemal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 59 draws, 54 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christiane Piquemal?
158 games by Christiane Piquemal 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.