Prepare against Eric Delaire
France · World #66,763 classical · FIDE ID 635588
When preparing against Eric Delaire, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Eric Delaire, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Delaire's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Delaire 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 | 1,832 | 1,987 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 104 | 58 | 91 | 41.1% |
| As White | 130 | 62 | 24 | 44 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 123 | 42 | 34 | 47 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Delaire's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Delaire's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Delaire usually continues Nf3 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Delaire usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Delaire usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 68.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 28.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 76.3% | 46.6% |
| b5 | 6 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Eric Delaire's chess games
All 253 games by Eric Delaire in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 104 wins, 58 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jean-Luc Ledoux | 2,147 | Plancoet Open 4th | B03 |
| Oct 2014 | Frederic Caroff | 2,127 | 5th Quimper Open | C42 |
| Jan 2004 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,108 | chT-Finistere 0304 | B17 |
| Jan 2007 | Carles Casas Mor | 2,066 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | C11 |
| Aug 2002 | Michel Le Du | 2,025 | 2nd Plancoet Open | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2005 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| 4th Fouesnant Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,819 |
| 1st Plancoet Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 5th Fouesnant Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Fouesnant Open 06th | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Delaire's chess games?
253 games by Eric Delaire, from Jul 2004 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 Eric Delaire has played.
What does Eric Delaire play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Eric Delaire opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Delaire answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...b5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Eric Delaire play as White?
As White, Eric Delaire's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Delaire play as Black?
As Black, Eric Delaire most often plays: Petrov's Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Eric Delaire's FIDE rating?
Eric Delaire is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Eric Delaire played?
Our database contains 253 games by Eric Delaire, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 58 draws, 91 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Delaire?
253 games by Eric Delaire 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.