Prepare against Didier Chevallier
FM · France · World #7,653 classical · FIDE ID 600784
Our database contains 219 games by Didier Chevallier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Chevallier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Chevallier 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 | 2,211 | 2,324 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 68 | 70 | 81 | 31.1% |
| As White | 109 | 35 | 32 | 42 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 110 | 33 | 38 | 39 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Chevallier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Chevallier's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 53.2% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 47 | 43.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chevallier usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 92.5% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 37.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
Didier Chevallier's chess games
All 219 games by Didier Chevallier 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: 68 wins, 70 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Joel Lautier | 2,450 | chT-FRA | C11 |
| Jan 1991 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,420 | ch-Paris Open | A70 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexej Gorbatov | 2,410 | Paris Open | A43 |
| Jan 1994 | Yochanan Afek | 2,405 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | E82 |
| Jan 1990 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,400 | Val Maubuee Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 50 | 23 | 2,323 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 41 | 20 | 2,290 |
| Cannes Open | 1994 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
| Val Thorens | 1989 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| FRA | 1993 | 10 | 4 | 2,322 |
| Meudon Open | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Metz Open 12th | 1994 | 7 | 4 | 2,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Chevallier's chess games?
219 games by Didier Chevallier, 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 Didier Chevallier has played.
What does Didier Chevallier play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Didier Chevallier opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Chevallier answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Didier Chevallier play as White?
As White, Didier Chevallier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Chevallier play as Black?
As Black, Didier Chevallier most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Didier Chevallier's FIDE rating?
Didier Chevallier is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Didier Chevallier played?
Our database contains 219 games by Didier Chevallier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 70 draws, 81 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Chevallier?
219 games by Didier Chevallier 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.