Prepare against Didier Petit
France · World #64,439 classical · FIDE ID 650528
When preparing against Didier Petit, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 30 games by Didier Petit, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Petit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Petit 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 | 1,840 | 1,978 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,884 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Petit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Petit's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Petit usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
Didier Petit's chess games
All 30 games by Didier Petit 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Remzi Ajeti | 2,240 | Rhone Open | D02 |
| Feb 2006 | Frederic Cizeron | 2,125 | ch-Loire Top20 0506 | D13 |
| Nov 2007 | Olivier Deville | 2,008 | ch-Loire Top14 0708 | B38 |
| Jan 2004 | Laurent Boblin | 1,990 | ch-Loire Top20 0304 | B13 |
| Jan 2008 | Spartak Guevorkian | 1,900 | ch-Loire Top14 0708 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Loire Top20 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Loire Top14 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,817 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 4th Rhone Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,962 |
| Rhone Open | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,640 |
| Guegnon Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Petit's chess games?
30 games by Didier Petit, 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 Petit has played.
What does Didier Petit play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Didier Petit opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Petit answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Didier Petit play as White?
As White, Didier Petit's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Petit play as Black?
As Black, Didier Petit most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Didier Petit's FIDE rating?
Didier Petit is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Didier Petit played?
Our database contains 30 games by Didier Petit, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Petit?
30 games by Didier Petit 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.