Prepare against Christophe Hucault
France · World #140,888 classical · FIDE ID 26057336
When preparing against Christophe Hucault, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 50.0% over 22 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Christophe Hucault, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Hucault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Hucault 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 | 1,618 | 1,714 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,764 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 31 | 2 | 47 | 38.8% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Hucault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Hucault's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Hucault usually continues Bf4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hucault usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hucault usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Christophe Hucault's chess games
All 80 games by Christophe Hucault in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 2 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Florian Bourgeois | 2,033 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A48 |
| Mar 2021 | Denis Merstorf | 1,927 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D02 |
| Apr 2021 | Julien Bertrand | 1,891 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | A49 |
| Mar 2021 | Mathilde Kuhn | 1,877 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A48 |
| Jun 2021 | Arcadio Guzman Mellado | 1,868 | Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,668 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,771 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,637 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,830 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Hucault's chess games?
80 games by Christophe Hucault, from Mar 2011 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 Hucault has played.
What does Christophe Hucault play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Christophe Hucault opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Hucault answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christophe Hucault play as White?
As White, Christophe Hucault's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Hucault play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Hucault most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Christophe Hucault's FIDE rating?
Christophe Hucault is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Christophe Hucault played?
Our database contains 80 games by Christophe Hucault, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 2 draws, 47 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Hucault?
80 games by Christophe Hucault 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.