Prepare against Dominic Coulon
Canada · World #72,850 classical · FIDE ID 2621932
When preparing against Dominic Coulon, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 92 games by Dominic Coulon, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominic Coulon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic Coulon 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 | 1,812 | 1,825 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 30 | 11 | 51 | 32.6% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 7 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic Coulon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic Coulon's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 37.5% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Coulon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 50.0% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Dominic Coulon's chess games
All 92 games by Dominic Coulon in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Enrico Balmaceda | 2,063 | 29th ch-NATO | A80 |
| Jun 2014 | Martin Fecteau | 1,938 | Charlesbourg Festival | C54 |
| Jun 2014 | Eric Tremblay-Alix | 1,925 | Charlesbourg Festival | A02 |
| Aug 2016 | Kaja Parker | 1,895 | 27th ch-NATO | A00 |
| Oct 2024 | Hendrik Steffers | 1,882 | 34th NATO Chess | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-Quebec Intercollegial | 1998 | 6 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic Coulon's chess games?
92 games by Dominic Coulon, from Aug 2015 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 Dominic Coulon has played.
What does Dominic Coulon play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dominic Coulon opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic Coulon answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dominic Coulon play as White?
As White, Dominic Coulon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic Coulon play as Black?
As Black, Dominic Coulon most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Dominic Coulon's FIDE rating?
Dominic Coulon is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dominic Coulon played?
Our database contains 92 games by Dominic Coulon, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic Coulon?
92 games by Dominic Coulon 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.