Prepare against Eric Boulard
France · World #5,233 classical · FIDE ID 601195
Our database contains 176 games by Eric Boulard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eric Boulard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Boulard 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 | 2,266 | 2,280 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,217 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 62 | 46 | 68 | 35.2% |
| As White | 83 | 34 | 17 | 32 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Boulard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Boulard's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 72.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 24.1% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Boulard usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Boulard usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Boulard usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Boulard usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Boulard usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Boulard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 44.4% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 33.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
Eric Boulard's chess games
All 176 games by Eric Boulard 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: 62 wins, 46 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Marc Leski | 2,415 | Paris Open | A87 |
| Jul 2000 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,411 | ch-Paris Open | A81 |
| Jan 1989 | Volodia Vaisman | 2,390 | chT-FRA | B42 |
| Oct 2023 | Georg Seul | 2,383 | 31st Wch Seniors 50 | B12 |
| Jan 1993 | Gilles Andruet | 2,360 | FRA | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1994 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 16 | 7 | 2,282 |
| ch-FRA 59th Championat | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,175 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| FSIM February | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Boulard's chess games?
176 games by Eric Boulard, 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 Eric Boulard has played.
What does Eric Boulard play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Eric Boulard opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Boulard answers 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Eric Boulard play as White?
As White, Eric Boulard's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Boulard play as Black?
As Black, Eric Boulard most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Eric Boulard's FIDE rating?
Eric Boulard is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Eric Boulard played?
Our database contains 176 games by Eric Boulard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 46 draws, 68 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Boulard?
176 games by Eric Boulard 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.