Prepare against Didier Have
Canada · World #48,112 classical · FIDE ID 654612
Our database contains 197 games by Didier Have, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Didier Have's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Have 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 | 1,900 | 1,974 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 84 | 28 | 85 | 42.6% |
| As White | 98 | 50 | 15 | 33 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 34 | 13 | 52 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Have's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Have's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 57.1% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 31 | 31.6% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| g4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Have usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Have usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Have usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Have usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Have usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Have usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 32.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 41.5% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Didier Have's chess games
All 197 games by Didier Have in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 84 wins, 28 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Matteo Ratier-Fontana | 2,275 | 14th Quenza Open | C41 |
| Dec 2018 | Lizandro Fernando Lopez Linares | 2,269 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Tristan Calistri | 2,198 | 14th Quenza Open | B21 |
| Nov 2017 | Ananda Saha | 2,191 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | A49 |
| Jun 2007 | Julien Degoirat | 2,163 | ch-Corsica | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2018 | 23 | 9 | 2,004 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2017 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,117 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,040 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,991 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,052 |
| ch-Corsica | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Corsica CC Open B | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,000 |
| Montreal Mercredi 03 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Have's chess games?
197 games by Didier Have, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Have has played.
What does Didier Have play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Didier Have opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Have answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Didier Have play as White?
As White, Didier Have's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Have play as Black?
As Black, Didier Have most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Didier Have's FIDE rating?
Didier Have is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Didier Have played?
Our database contains 197 games by Didier Have, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 28 draws, 85 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Have?
197 games by Didier Have 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.