Prepare against Clement Houriez
FM · France · World #7,447 classical · FIDE ID 649708
When preparing against Clement Houriez, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Clement Houriez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clement Houriez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clement Houriez 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 | 2,215 | 2,349 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,309 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 105 | 98 | 89 | 36.0% |
| As White | 136 | 56 | 41 | 39 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 156 | 49 | 57 | 50 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clement Houriez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clement Houriez's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 46.3% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 62 | 45.6% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Houriez usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Houriez usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Houriez usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Houriez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 93.2% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 82.5% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Clement Houriez's chess games
All 292 games by Clement Houriez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 105 wins, 98 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 9/14/7 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Chen Lin | 2,533 | 32nd Cappelle Open | B87 |
| Jul 2011 | Normunds Miezis | 2,520 | 10th La Fere Open | A36 |
| Oct 2011 | Stepan Zilka | 2,517 | 30th Mitropa Cup | E58 |
| Mar 2011 | Rene Stern | 2,497 | 12th ch-EU | E11 |
| Nov 2016 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,481 | 32nd EU-Cup | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2015 | 19 | 7 | 2,210 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,387 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,310 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| Charleroi Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clement Houriez's chess games?
292 games by Clement Houriez, from Oct 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 Clement Houriez has played.
What does Clement Houriez play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Clement Houriez opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clement Houriez answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Clement Houriez play as White?
As White, Clement Houriez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clement Houriez play as Black?
As Black, Clement Houriez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Clement Houriez's FIDE rating?
Clement Houriez is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Clement Houriez played?
Our database contains 292 games by Clement Houriez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 98 draws, 89 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clement Houriez?
292 games by Clement Houriez 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.