Prepare against Eliot Burgalat
France · World #6,256 classical · FIDE ID 36068659
When preparing against Eliot Burgalat, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%).
Our database contains 47 games by Eliot Burgalat, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eliot Burgalat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eliot Burgalat 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,025 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eliot Burgalat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eliot Burgalat's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 59.1% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Burgalat usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Eliot Burgalat's chess games
All 47 games by Eliot Burgalat in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,505 | Reykjavik Open | A20 |
| May 2020 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,300 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E90 |
| May 2020 | Marco Materia | 2,269 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E14 |
| Sep 2026 | Elber Zhu | 2,040 | Montréal Open 2026 | E10 |
| May 2026 | Arnaud Canivet | 2,037 | 3ème festival international de Ceyreste et Cassis Echecs | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,104 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| Montréal Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,258 |
| 3ème festival international de Ceyreste et Cassis Echecs | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,279 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,395 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,949 |
| 6th Sables d'Olonne Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eliot Burgalat's chess games?
47 games by Eliot Burgalat, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Eliot Burgalat has played.
What does Eliot Burgalat play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Eliot Burgalat opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eliot Burgalat answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Eliot Burgalat play as White?
As White, Eliot Burgalat's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eliot Burgalat play as Black?
As Black, Eliot Burgalat most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Eliot Burgalat's FIDE rating?
Eliot Burgalat is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Eliot Burgalat played?
Our database contains 47 games by Eliot Burgalat, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eliot Burgalat?
47 games by Eliot Burgalat 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.