Prepare against Claude Adrian
IM · France · World #12,375 classical · FIDE ID 601071
Our database contains 908 games by Claude Adrian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claude Adrian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Adrian 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 | 2,136 | 2,326 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,225 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,209 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 908 | 327 | 270 | 311 | 36.0% |
| As White | 454 | 184 | 140 | 130 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 454 | 143 | 130 | 181 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Adrian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Adrian's side.
First moves as White (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 277 | 61.0% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 156 | 34.4% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 3.3% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Adrian usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Adrian usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Adrian usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Adrian usually continues Nc3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Adrian usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Adrian usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 154 | 71.6% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 54 | 25.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 30 | 20.4% | 31.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 15.0% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
Claude Adrian's chess games
All 908 games by Claude Adrian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 327 wins, 270 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 124 | 51/41/32 | 41.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 56 | 24/20/12 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 53 | 25/14/14 | 47.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 14/6/13 | 42.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 69 | 18/19/32 | 26.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 20/17/24 | 32.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 34 | 10/9/15 | 29.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 6/8/15 | 20.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,626 | chT1-FRA | A30 |
| Apr 2000 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,611 | chT-FRA 9900 | B27 |
| Jan 1993 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | chT-FRA 9192 | C19 |
| Jan 1991 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,575 | Mondorf Open | E17 |
| Feb 2000 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,558 | chT-FRA 9900 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 1996 | 71 | 32.5 | 2,325 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 53 | 27 | 2,359 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 17 | 11 | 2,269 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 17 | 6 | 2,242 |
| Belfort Open | 1992 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,315 |
| Cannes Open | 1992 | 14 | 6 | 2,161 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,502 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Adrian's chess games?
908 games by Claude Adrian, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Claude Adrian has played.
What does Claude Adrian play on the first move as White?
Across 454 games with White in our database, Claude Adrian opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Adrian answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Claude Adrian play as White?
As White, Claude Adrian's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (124 games, 41.1% win rate); Catalan (56 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (53 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Adrian play as Black?
As Black, Claude Adrian most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (69 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (61 games, 32.8% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Claude Adrian's FIDE rating?
Claude Adrian is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Claude Adrian played?
Our database contains 908 games by Claude Adrian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 270 draws, 311 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Adrian?
908 games by Claude Adrian 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.