Prepare against Etienne Adam
France · World #8,913 classical · FIDE ID 638145
Our database contains 122 games by Etienne Adam, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Etienne Adam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etienne Adam 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 | 2,187 | 2,260 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 35 | 44 | 43 | 28.7% |
| As White | 55 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etienne Adam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etienne Adam's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 90.9% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Adam usually continues c3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Adam usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Adam usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Adam usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Adam usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 86.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Etienne Adam's chess games
All 122 games by Etienne Adam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 35 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,460 | Niort Open 1st | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,395 | 5th Condom Open | C54 |
| Jul 2014 | Christophe Philippe | 2,393 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | B22 |
| Oct 2005 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,359 | 5th Rohde Open | D15 |
| May 2004 | Sasa Vukanovic | 2,351 | 2nd Canarias en Red prel | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,327 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,036 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,148 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 89th Paris Open-FIDE | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,230 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-FRA Open Veterans | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etienne Adam's chess games?
122 games by Etienne Adam, from Jan 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 Etienne Adam has played.
What does Etienne Adam play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Etienne Adam opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etienne Adam answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Etienne Adam play as White?
As White, Etienne Adam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etienne Adam play as Black?
As Black, Etienne Adam most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Etienne Adam's FIDE rating?
Etienne Adam is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Etienne Adam played?
Our database contains 122 games by Etienne Adam, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etienne Adam?
122 games by Etienne Adam 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.