Prepare against Christophe Imbert
France · World #52,477 classical · FIDE ID 620386
When preparing against Christophe Imbert, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Christophe Imbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Imbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Imbert 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 | 1,883 | 2,162 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,955 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,956 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 117 | 41 | 77 | 49.6% |
| As White | 113 | 57 | 26 | 29 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 123 | 60 | 15 | 48 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Imbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Imbert's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 98.2% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Imbert usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Imbert usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Imbert usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Imbert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 55.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 24 | 44.4% | 60.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Christophe Imbert's chess games
All 236 games by Christophe Imbert 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: 117 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Nicolas Giffard | 2,348 | chT-FRA N1 | E61 |
| Jan 1992 | Dejan Djurovic | 2,300 | Meudon Open | E74 |
| Jan 1989 | Jean-Luc Chabanon | 2,245 | Paris Open 1 | E98 |
| Jan 1998 | Jacques Ulveling | 2,240 | Paris Open | C14 |
| Nov 2001 | Olivier Houhou | 2,211 | chT2-FRA | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,136 |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| 10th Elancourt Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Imbert's chess games?
236 games by Christophe Imbert, 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 Christophe Imbert has played.
What does Christophe Imbert play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Christophe Imbert opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Imbert answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christophe Imbert play as White?
As White, Christophe Imbert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Imbert play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Imbert most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Christophe Imbert's FIDE rating?
Christophe Imbert is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christophe Imbert played?
Our database contains 236 games by Christophe Imbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Imbert?
236 games by Christophe Imbert 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.