Prepare against Christophe Pinot
France · World #67,631 classical · FIDE ID 643092
When preparing against Christophe Pinot, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Christophe Pinot, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Pinot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Pinot 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 | 1,829 | 2,002 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,891 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Pinot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Pinot's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pinot usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Pinot usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pinot usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Christophe Pinot's chess games
All 37 games by Christophe Pinot in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Adrien Capitaine | 2,180 | chT-FRA Gr5 | A85 |
| Oct 2005 | Sabine Warkentin | 1,813 | 11th Fouesnant Open | D30 |
| May 2006 | Alexis Maniere | 1,740 | 1st Angers Open | D36 |
| Oct 2013 | Tom Olivier | 1,739 | 15th Reunion Open | D11 |
| Oct 2013 | Fabrice Payet | 1,670 | 15th Reunion Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Reunion Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,998 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,836 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,818 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,964 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,153 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,176 |
| 5th Condom Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,675 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Pinot's chess games?
37 games by Christophe Pinot, from Jul 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 Pinot has played.
What does Christophe Pinot play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Christophe Pinot opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Pinot answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christophe Pinot play as White?
As White, Christophe Pinot's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Pinot play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Pinot most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Christophe Pinot's FIDE rating?
Christophe Pinot is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christophe Pinot played?
Our database contains 37 games by Christophe Pinot, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Pinot?
37 games by Christophe Pinot 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.