Prepare against Claire Hourlier
France · World #30,869 classical · FIDE ID 683299
Our database contains 95 games by Claire Hourlier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claire Hourlier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claire Hourlier 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 | 1,980 | 2,030 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,975 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,960 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 43 | 20 | 32 | 45.3% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 22 | 9 | 19 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claire Hourlier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claire Hourlier's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 95.6% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Hourlier usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hourlier usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Hourlier usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Hourlier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hourlier usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Claire Hourlier's chess games
All 95 games by Claire Hourlier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 43 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Eric Mory | 2,111 | 4th Marseille Open | A03 |
| Jul 2014 | Renata Gazik | 2,088 | 5th Vaujany Open | B00 |
| Dec 2011 | Vincent Chauvet | 2,078 | 4th Marseille Open | D34 |
| Jul 2014 | Olivier Adda | 2,068 | 5th Vaujany Open | B28 |
| Jul 2012 | Gyorgy Jr. Adam | 2,066 | 3rd Vaujany Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 1,917 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2008 | 16 | 9 | 1,775 |
| chB-FRA w | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,988 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,982 |
| 5th Vaujany Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 3rd Vaujany Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claire Hourlier's chess games?
95 games by Claire Hourlier, from Oct 2007 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 Hourlier has played.
What does Claire Hourlier play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Claire Hourlier opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claire Hourlier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Claire Hourlier play as White?
As White, Claire Hourlier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claire Hourlier play as Black?
As Black, Claire Hourlier most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Claire Hourlier's FIDE rating?
Claire Hourlier is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Claire Hourlier played?
Our database contains 95 games by Claire Hourlier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claire Hourlier?
95 games by Claire Hourlier 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.