Prepare against Didier Cazeaux
France · World #44,808 classical · FIDE ID 650250
Our database contains 62 games by Didier Cazeaux, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Cazeaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Cazeaux 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 | 1,914 | 1,969 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,941 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 13 | 29 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Cazeaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Cazeaux's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cazeaux usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cazeaux usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cazeaux usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Didier Cazeaux's chess games
All 62 games by Didier Cazeaux 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Laurent Gattegno | 2,019 | ch-Bordeaux 48th | A66 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexandre Regnault | 1,966 | ch-FRA Open B | A04 |
| Jul 2016 | Matthieu Lagunes | 1,918 | 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | A08 |
| Aug 2022 | Pauline Courjal | 1,901 | ch-FRA Open B | B06 |
| Feb 2017 | Bruno Favre | 1,877 | 16th Rochefort Open B | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Ambes Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 16th Rochefort Open B | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| Angers Open 15th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 3rd Ambes Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 2nd Bordeaux Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,413 |
| ch-Bordeaux 48th | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Cazeaux's chess games?
62 games by Didier Cazeaux, 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 Didier Cazeaux has played.
What does Didier Cazeaux play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Didier Cazeaux opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Cazeaux answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Didier Cazeaux play as White?
As White, Didier Cazeaux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Cazeaux play as Black?
As Black, Didier Cazeaux most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Didier Cazeaux's FIDE rating?
Didier Cazeaux is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Didier Cazeaux played?
Our database contains 62 games by Didier Cazeaux, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Cazeaux?
62 games by Didier Cazeaux 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.