Prepare against Claire Duval
France · World #42,767 classical · FIDE ID 20641079
Our database contains 88 games by Claire Duval, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claire Duval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claire Duval 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 | 1,923 | 1,952 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 28 | 19 | 41 | 31.8% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claire Duval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claire Duval's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 95.2% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Duval usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Duval usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Duval usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Duval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Duval usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
Claire Duval's chess games
All 88 games by Claire Duval 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Marie-Christine Esposito | 2,100 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | D00 |
| May 2013 | Elise Bellaiche | 2,057 | ch-FRA U16 Girls | B12 |
| Oct 2013 | Floryan Eugene | 1,895 | 13th Sautron Open | B22 |
| Nov 2011 | Jade Boutant | 1,785 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | A14 |
| May 2013 | Floriane Dieuleveut | 1,741 | ch-FRA U16 Girls | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U12 Girls | 2010 | 16 | 10 | 1,648 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,680 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpB 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,571 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,876 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claire Duval's chess games?
88 games by Claire Duval, 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 Claire Duval has played.
What does Claire Duval play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Claire Duval opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claire Duval answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Claire Duval play as White?
As White, Claire Duval's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claire Duval play as Black?
As Black, Claire Duval most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Claire Duval's FIDE rating?
Claire Duval is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Claire Duval played?
Our database contains 88 games by Claire Duval, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claire Duval?
88 games by Claire Duval 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.