Prepare against Didier Couche
France · World #36,740 classical · FIDE ID 608432
Our database contains 141 games by Didier Couche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Couche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Couche 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 | 1,950 | 2,145 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,949 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 42 | 35 | 64 | 29.8% |
| As White | 77 | 28 | 17 | 32 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Couche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Couche's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Couche usually continues c4 (39.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Couche usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Couche usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Didier Couche's chess games
All 141 games by Didier Couche 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: 42 wins, 35 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Nagpal Vardan | 2,378 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D11 |
| Jan 2007 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,372 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | E13 |
| Jan 1992 | Reynir Helgason | 2,335 | 8th Cappelle Open | E62 |
| Dec 2006 | Pauline Guichard | 2,287 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Thierry Manouck | 2,285 | 12th Cappelle Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,983 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,795 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Cappelle Evaluation | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,853 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Couche's chess games?
141 games by Didier Couche, 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 Couche has played.
What does Didier Couche play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Didier Couche opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Couche answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Didier Couche play as White?
As White, Didier Couche's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Couche play as Black?
As Black, Didier Couche most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Didier Couche's FIDE rating?
Didier Couche is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Didier Couche played?
Our database contains 141 games by Didier Couche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 35 draws, 64 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Couche?
141 games by Didier Couche 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.