Prepare against Elsa Pivard
France · World #79,016 classical · FIDE ID 20606001
When preparing against Elsa Pivard, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (83%).
Our database contains 34 games by Elsa Pivard, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elsa Pivard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elsa Pivard 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 | 1,793 | 1,808 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 44.1% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elsa Pivard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elsa Pivard's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pivard usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Elsa Pivard's chess games
All 34 games by Elsa Pivard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Florence Rollot | 1,973 | Trophee Roza Lallemand Online | A11 |
| Dec 2020 | Virginie Ludwiczak | 1,882 | Trophee Roza Lallemand Online | B15 |
| Apr 2009 | Laura Henry | 1,663 | ch-FRA U14 Girls | C50 |
| Apr 2007 | Cecile Pouillart | 1,600 | ch-FRA U12 Girls | C50 |
| Apr 2007 | Grace Gan | 1,600 | ch-FRA U12 Girls | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-FRA U12 Girls | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,655 |
| Trophee Roza Lallemand Online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
| ch-FRA Open B U18 | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,179 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,350 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,574 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elsa Pivard's chess games?
34 games by Elsa Pivard, from May 2010 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 Elsa Pivard has played.
What does Elsa Pivard play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Elsa Pivard opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elsa Pivard answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Elsa Pivard play as White?
As White, Elsa Pivard's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elsa Pivard play as Black?
As Black, Elsa Pivard most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Elsa Pivard's FIDE rating?
Elsa Pivard is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Elsa Pivard played?
Our database contains 34 games by Elsa Pivard, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elsa Pivard?
34 games by Elsa Pivard 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.