Prepare against Cyril Humeau
FM · France · World #13,879 classical · FIDE ID 624748
When preparing against Cyril Humeau, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 743 games by Cyril Humeau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Humeau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Humeau 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 | 2,117 | 2,315 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,307 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,290 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 387 | 187 | 169 | 52.1% |
| As White | 372 | 193 | 95 | 84 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 371 | 194 | 92 | 85 | 52.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyril Humeau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyril Humeau's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 37.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 79 | 21.2% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 77 | 20.7% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 7.3% | 55.6% |
| b4 | 13 | 3.5% | 88.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Humeau usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Humeau usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Humeau usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Humeau usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Humeau usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Humeau usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 85 | 48.3% | 62.9% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 30.1% | 74.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 10.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.4% | 91.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 47.6% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 59 | 41.3% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.9% | 57.1% |
| b5 | 5 | 3.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Cyril Humeau's chess games
All 743 games by Cyril Humeau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 387 wins, 187 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 49 | 33/10/6 | 67.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 48 | 20/15/13 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Viktor Bologan | 2,665 | Calvi Match | C33 |
| Jan 2007 | Hao Wang | 2,619 | China-Corsica m1 g2/2' | C43 |
| Oct 2007 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,593 | Corsica Masters Qualifier | A06 |
| Oct 2007 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,493 | Corsica Masters Qualifier | A14 |
| Oct 2005 | Leonid Milov | 2,472 | Venaco Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Corsica | 2012 | 65 | 45 | 2,178 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2005 | 30 | 16 | 2,065 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2006 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2000 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2007 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 2000 | 14 | 6 | 2,126 |
| Corsican Champion Simul | 2007 | 14 | 14 | 2,400 |
| ch-FRA opB | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 1,727 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Akkhavanh Vilaisarn (22 games) · Gregory Bicchierai (15 games) · Antoine Cristofari (11 games) · Saveriu Battesti (11 games) · Pierre-Francois Geronimi (10 games) · Pierre-Louis Pieri (10 games) · Sameer Mansour (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Humeau's chess games?
743 games by Cyril Humeau, from Apr 2003 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 Humeau has played.
What does Cyril Humeau play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Cyril Humeau opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Humeau answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Cyril Humeau play as White?
As White, Cyril Humeau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Humeau play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Humeau most often plays: Alekhine Defense (49 games, 67.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 371 games.
What is Cyril Humeau's FIDE rating?
Cyril Humeau is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Cyril Humeau played?
Our database contains 743 games by Cyril Humeau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 187 draws, 169 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Humeau?
743 games by Cyril Humeau 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.