Prepare against Eric Etienne
France · World #49,086 classical · FIDE ID 20634196
Our database contains 50 games by Eric Etienne, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Etienne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Etienne 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 | 1,897 | 2,128 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,076 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 32.0% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Etienne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Etienne's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Etienne usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Etienne usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Etienne usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Etienne usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Eric Etienne's chess games
All 50 games by Eric Etienne in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Neil Stewart | 2,327 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | D05 |
| Nov 2008 | Alex Hort | 2,224 | Oberliga Sued W 0809 | A80 |
| Apr 2017 | Steffen Schluchter | 2,162 | Oberliga Sued W 1617 | E61 |
| Apr 2016 | Gregor Werner | 2,131 | Oberliga Sued W 1516 | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Udo Loos | 2,096 | Oberliga Sued W 0809 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,827 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,179 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1,714 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 0 | 1,804 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 3 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Etienne's chess games?
50 games by Eric Etienne, from Apr 2008 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 Etienne has played.
What does Eric Etienne play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Eric Etienne opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Etienne answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Eric Etienne play as White?
As White, Eric Etienne's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Etienne play as Black?
As Black, Eric Etienne most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Eric Etienne's FIDE rating?
Eric Etienne is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Eric Etienne played?
Our database contains 50 games by Eric Etienne, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Etienne?
50 games by Eric Etienne 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.