Prepare against Cyril Hameau
France · World #64,156 classical · FIDE ID 630179
When preparing against Cyril Hameau, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 97 games by Cyril Hameau, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Hameau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Hameau 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 | 1,841 | 2,112 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,931 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,988 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 38 | 5 | 54 | 39.2% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 3 | 20 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 2 | 34 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 51.1% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 48.9% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hameau usually continues Bg5 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hameau usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hameau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hameau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hameau usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hameau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 42.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Cyril Hameau's chess games
All 97 games by Cyril Hameau in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 38 wins, 5 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,634 | ch-FRA Blitz 13th | E65 |
| Mar 2007 | Aldo Haik | 2,375 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B07 |
| Mar 2008 | Stephane Goerlinger | 2,210 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B01 |
| Mar 2007 | Huu Hoang Anh Nguyen | 2,086 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | A00 |
| Jul 2010 | Anthony Rode | 2,058 | ch-Paris Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,061 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,849 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,740 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,937 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Riscle-C | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Hameau's chess games?
97 games by Cyril Hameau, from Jul 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 Cyril Hameau has played.
What does Cyril Hameau play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Cyril Hameau opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Hameau answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Cyril Hameau play as White?
As White, Cyril Hameau's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Hameau play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Hameau most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Cyril Hameau's FIDE rating?
Cyril Hameau is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Cyril Hameau played?
Our database contains 97 games by Cyril Hameau, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 5 draws, 54 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Hameau?
97 games by Cyril Hameau 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.