Prepare against Colomban Vitoux
IM · France · World #2,437 classical · FIDE ID 628549
Our database contains 328 games by Colomban Vitoux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colomban Vitoux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colomban Vitoux 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 | 2,361 | 2,454 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,401 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,388 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 143 | 99 | 86 | 43.6% |
| As White | 159 | 75 | 46 | 38 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 169 | 68 | 53 | 48 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colomban Vitoux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colomban Vitoux's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 79.9% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.9% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vitoux usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 53.2% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 24.1% | 68.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 12.7% | 85.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 68.3% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Colomban Vitoux's chess games
All 328 games by Colomban Vitoux 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: 143 wins, 99 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Center Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,565 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C17 |
| May 2017 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,543 | FRA-chT Top 12 | D45 |
| Aug 2008 | Eric Prie | 2,526 | chB-FRA 83rd | D31 |
| May 2008 | Fabio Bellini | 2,518 | 27th Mitropa Cup | C41 |
| May 2008 | Matej Sebenik | 2,502 | 27th Mitropa Cup | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2007 | 20 | 12 | 2,419 |
| chB-FRA 83rd | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,284 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,403 |
| Condom IM | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,478 |
| 99th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Lyon Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colomban Vitoux's chess games?
328 games by Colomban Vitoux, 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 Colomban Vitoux has played.
What does Colomban Vitoux play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Colomban Vitoux opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colomban Vitoux answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Colomban Vitoux play as White?
As White, Colomban Vitoux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colomban Vitoux play as Black?
As Black, Colomban Vitoux most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Colomban Vitoux's FIDE rating?
Colomban Vitoux is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Colomban Vitoux played?
Our database contains 328 games by Colomban Vitoux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 99 draws, 86 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colomban Vitoux?
328 games by Colomban Vitoux 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.