Prepare against Ewen Pichon
FM · France · World #3,167 classical · FIDE ID 45155593
When preparing against Ewen Pichon, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 145 games by Ewen Pichon, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ewen Pichon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewen Pichon 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 | 2,333 | 2,393 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,362 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,337 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 52 | 35 | 58 | 35.9% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 16 | 37 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewen Pichon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewen Pichon's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 35.8% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Pichon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pichon usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pichon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pichon usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pichon usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pichon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 67.5% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Ewen Pichon's chess games
All 145 games by Ewen Pichon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 35 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,657 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB 2026 | D50 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,649 | French Rapid Open | D30 |
| Aug 2022 | Remy Degraeve | 2,419 | 4th Allauch Open | D41 |
| Feb 2025 | Kamel Njili | 2,406 | Djerba Blitz | A15 |
| Sep 2025 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,400 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,296 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,164 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| 2nd Pays de Bray IM 2023 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,237 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O20 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| Djerba Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewen Pichon's chess games?
145 games by Ewen Pichon, from Apr 2018 to Sep 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 Ewen Pichon has played.
What does Ewen Pichon play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Ewen Pichon opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewen Pichon answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ewen Pichon play as White?
As White, Ewen Pichon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewen Pichon play as Black?
As Black, Ewen Pichon most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Ewen Pichon's FIDE rating?
Ewen Pichon is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ewen Pichon played?
Our database contains 145 games by Ewen Pichon, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 35 draws, 58 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewen Pichon?
145 games by Ewen Pichon 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.