Prepare against Eric Planell
France · World #8,861 classical · FIDE ID 627720
When preparing against Eric Planell, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 65 games by Eric Planell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Planell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Planell 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 | 2,188 | 2,255 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,196 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Planell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Planell's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Planell usually continues c3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Planell usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Planell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Planell usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Planell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Eric Planell's chess games
All 65 games by Eric Planell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Yves Lamorelle | 2,225 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | C89 |
| Apr 2003 | Marc Gollain | 2,188 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B12 |
| Mar 2005 | Nicolas Bacon | 2,170 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D36 |
| Apr 2009 | Philippe Larrat | 2,170 | chT1A-FRA 0809 | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Christophe Heurtebize | 2,153 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| 2nd Pic d'Anie Open | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,210 |
| 08th Saint Affrique Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,435 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Planell's chess games?
65 games by Eric Planell, from Apr 2003 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 Planell has played.
What does Eric Planell play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Eric Planell opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Planell answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Eric Planell play as White?
As White, Eric Planell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Planell play as Black?
As Black, Eric Planell most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Eric Planell's FIDE rating?
Eric Planell is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Eric Planell played?
Our database contains 65 games by Eric Planell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Planell?
65 games by Eric Planell 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.