Prepare against Eric-Thierry Petit
France · World #35,086 classical · FIDE ID 602590
Our database contains 59 games by Eric-Thierry Petit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric-Thierry Petit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric-Thierry Petit 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 | 1,958 | 2,184 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,958 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 18.6% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric-Thierry Petit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric-Thierry Petit's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 69.0% | 27.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 27.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petit usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petit usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Eric-Thierry Petit's chess games
All 59 games by Eric-Thierry Petit 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Gerard Gantet | 2,255 | ch-Paris Open | B04 |
| Oct 2001 | Louis-Juan Tillet | 2,179 | chT2-FRA | D32 |
| Mar 2002 | Bruno Marchyllie | 2,171 | chT2-FRA | A26 |
| Nov 2003 | Antoine Canonne | 2,040 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B08 |
| Oct 2006 | Bosko Basic | 2,030 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Clichy IM | 1998 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,910 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,972 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric-Thierry Petit's chess games?
59 games by Eric-Thierry Petit, 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-Thierry Petit has played.
What does Eric-Thierry Petit play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Eric-Thierry Petit opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric-Thierry Petit answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Eric-Thierry Petit play as White?
As White, Eric-Thierry Petit's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric-Thierry Petit play as Black?
As Black, Eric-Thierry Petit most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Eric-Thierry Petit's FIDE rating?
Eric-Thierry Petit is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eric-Thierry Petit played?
Our database contains 59 games by Eric-Thierry Petit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric-Thierry Petit?
59 games by Eric-Thierry Petit 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.