Prepare against Christophe Kibleur
France · World #30,380 classical · FIDE ID 628646
Our database contains 30 games by Christophe Kibleur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Kibleur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Kibleur 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 | 1,983 | 2,098 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 20.0% |
| As White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Kibleur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Kibleur's side.
First moves as White (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kibleur usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kibleur usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kibleur usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kibleur usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Christophe Kibleur's chess games
All 30 games by Christophe Kibleur 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Robert Schuermans | 2,226 | 15th Avoine Open | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Jean-Claude Moingt | 2,105 | ch-FRA Seniors | B11 |
| Jul 2002 | Igor Hortas | 2,013 | 17th Avoine Open | A00 |
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Kutchoukov | 1,772 | 32nd Avoine Open | A26 |
| Jan 1993 | Claude Girard | 1,730 | Avoine Open 08th | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,124 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,933 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,241 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 15th Avoine Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,203 |
| Avoine Open 08th | 1993 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Kibleur's chess games?
30 games by Christophe Kibleur, 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 Kibleur has played.
What does Christophe Kibleur play on the first move as White?
Across 9 games with White in our database, Christophe Kibleur opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Kibleur answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christophe Kibleur play as White?
As White, Christophe Kibleur's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 9 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Kibleur play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Kibleur most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Christophe Kibleur's FIDE rating?
Christophe Kibleur is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Christophe Kibleur played?
Our database contains 30 games by Christophe Kibleur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Kibleur?
30 games by Christophe Kibleur 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.