Prepare against Christophe Barnier
France · World #80,086 classical · FIDE ID 638200
When preparing against Christophe Barnier, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 78 games by Christophe Barnier, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Barnier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Barnier 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 | 1,789 | 2,025 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,832 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 35.9% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Barnier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Barnier's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Barnier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Christophe Barnier's chess games
All 78 games by Christophe Barnier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Yochanan Afek | 2,389 | 4th La Fere Open | A48 |
| Oct 2007 | Jacques Netzer | 2,016 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | A81 |
| Mar 2008 | Claire Hourlier | 1,920 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B23 |
| Apr 2008 | Louise Roos | 1,911 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B84 |
| Jan 2005 | Roger Tristant | 1,810 | chT4-FRA | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,926 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,763 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| chT4-FRA 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Reims Ligue Excellence | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,770 |
| chT4-FRA | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,940 |
| chT4-FRA 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Barnier's chess games?
78 games by Christophe Barnier, from Apr 2004 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 Christophe Barnier has played.
What does Christophe Barnier play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Christophe Barnier opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Barnier answers 1...Nc6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Christophe Barnier play as White?
As White, Christophe Barnier's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Barnier play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Barnier most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Christophe Barnier's FIDE rating?
Christophe Barnier is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Christophe Barnier played?
Our database contains 78 games by Christophe Barnier, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Barnier?
78 games by Christophe Barnier 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.