Prepare against Dominique Jolivel
France · World #75,333 classical · FIDE ID 695173
When preparing against Dominique Jolivel, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Dominique Jolivel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Jolivel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Jolivel 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 | 1,804 | 1,935 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,791 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 43 | 32 | 20 | 45.3% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Jolivel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Jolivel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 22.0% | 77.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 77.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jolivel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 79.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Dominique Jolivel's chess games
All 95 games by Dominique Jolivel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 32 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A35 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Sylvain Trovalet | 2,071 | chT4-FRA 0304 | C13 |
| Jan 2011 | Patrick Le Corre | 1,975 | ch-Morbihan 1011 | B22 |
| Dec 2004 | Yannick Labbe | 1,920 | chT4-FRA 0405 | A41 |
| Feb 2003 | Michel Rouille | 1,880 | chT4-FRA 0203 | B08 |
| Nov 2005 | Francois Forlot | 1,850 | ch-Morbihan 0506 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morbihan 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Morbihan 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,997 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-Morbihan 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Morbihan 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,846 |
| Morbihan Open | 1999 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Jolivel's chess games?
95 games by Dominique Jolivel, from Jul 2008 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 Dominique Jolivel has played.
What does Dominique Jolivel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dominique Jolivel opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Jolivel answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dominique Jolivel play as White?
As White, Dominique Jolivel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Jolivel play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Jolivel most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Dominique Jolivel's FIDE rating?
Dominique Jolivel is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Dominique Jolivel played?
Our database contains 95 games by Dominique Jolivel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 32 draws, 20 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Jolivel?
95 games by Dominique Jolivel 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.