Prepare against Etienne Bacrot
GM · France · World #113 classical · FIDE ID 605506
Our database contains 5,707 games by Etienne Bacrot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Etienne Bacrot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etienne Bacrot 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 | 2,619 | 2,749 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,633 | 2,733 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,589 | 2,744 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,707 | 2,698 | 1,765 | 1,244 | 47.3% |
| As White | 2,899 | 1,522 | 839 | 538 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 2,808 | 1,176 | 926 | 706 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etienne Bacrot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etienne Bacrot's side.
First moves as White (2,903 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,567 | 54.0% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 1,006 | 34.7% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 189 | 6.5% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 114 | 3.9% | 66.2% |
| g3 | 17 | 0.6% | 73.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 670 | 52.6% | 64.0% |
| e5 | 443 | 34.8% | 52.7% |
| e6 | 69 | 5.4% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 41 | 3.2% | 75.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 1.4% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 1.1% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,028 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 556 | 54.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 434 | 42.2% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 0.9% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
Etienne Bacrot's chess games
All 5,707 games by Etienne Bacrot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,698 wins, 1,765 draws, 1,244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 234 | 150/34/50 | 64.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 177 | 78/72/27 | 44.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 159 | 66/61/32 | 41.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 139 | 82/22/35 | 59.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 101 | 50/42/9 | 49.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 94 | 43/38/13 | 45.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 84 | 54/9/21 | 64.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 75 | 37/15/23 | 49.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 69 | 35/9/25 | 50.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 68 | 38/17/13 | 55.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 348 | 193/66/89 | 55.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 211 | 63/98/50 | 29.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 168 | 74/52/42 | 44.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 138 | 29/92/17 | 21.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 134 | 66/25/43 | 49.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 112 | 42/36/34 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 89 | 24/48/17 | 27.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 88 | 25/35/28 | 28.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 69 | 40/11/18 | 58.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 38/12/15 | 58.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Biel Exhibition Blitz | B31 |
| Jun 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,820 | Paris GCT Rapid | B67 |
| Jun 2017 | Wesley So | 2,812 | Paris GCT Blitz | B51 |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Oct 2010 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,800 | 3rd Nanjing Pearl Spring | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,825 | 1,213 | 2,523 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 102 | 60 | 2,698 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 86 | 58 | 2,693 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 65 | 44.5 | 2,679 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 64 | 40 | 2,458 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 48 | 27.5 | 2,732 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2011 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,609 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 44 | 29.5 | 2,699 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Laurent Fressinet (67 games) · Alexander Grischuk (47 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (41 games) · Boris Gelfand (31 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (30 games) · Magnus Carlsen (30 games) · Levon Aronian (29 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (27 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etienne Bacrot's chess games?
5,707 games by Etienne Bacrot, from Apr 2003 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 Etienne Bacrot has played.
What does Etienne Bacrot play on the first move as White?
Across 2,903 games with White in our database, Etienne Bacrot opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etienne Bacrot answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Etienne Bacrot play as White?
As White, Etienne Bacrot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (234 games, 64.1% win rate); Slav Defense (177 games, 44.1% win rate); Indian Defense (159 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,899 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etienne Bacrot play as Black?
As Black, Etienne Bacrot most often plays: Sicilian (348 games, 55.5% win rate); Slav Defense (211 games, 29.9% win rate); Indian Defense (168 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,808 games.
What is Etienne Bacrot's FIDE rating?
Etienne Bacrot is currently rated 2,619 in classical chess, 2,633 in rapid and 2,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,749 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Etienne Bacrot played?
Our database contains 5,707 games by Etienne Bacrot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,698 wins, 1,765 draws, 1,244 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etienne Bacrot?
5,707 games by Etienne Bacrot 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.