Prepare against Fabrice Giroux
France · World #32,391 classical · FIDE ID 609099
When preparing against Fabrice Giroux, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (59%).
Our database contains 115 games by Fabrice Giroux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrice Giroux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrice Giroux 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 | 1,972 | 2,259 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,118 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 46 | 29 | 40 | 40.0% |
| As White | 60 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrice Giroux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrice Giroux's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 51.7% | 61.3% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 28.3% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Giroux usually continues c3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Giroux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Giroux usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 28% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Giroux usually continues e4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Giroux usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Giroux usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 58.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Fabrice Giroux's chess games
All 115 games by Fabrice Giroux 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: 46 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Philippe Guyot | 2,295 | ch-Paris Open B | B21 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexandre Ristic | 2,139 | 55th Paris Apsap Open | A00 |
| Mar 2007 | Fabien Renault | 2,124 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | B00 |
| Jan 2002 | Frederic Delort | 2,124 | 55th Paris Apsap Open | C18 |
| Jul 2006 | Philippe Olivier | 2,119 | ch-Paris | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Quentin Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,084 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 1st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2002 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrice Giroux's chess games?
115 games by Fabrice Giroux, 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 Fabrice Giroux has played.
What does Fabrice Giroux play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Fabrice Giroux opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nc3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrice Giroux answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Fabrice Giroux play as White?
As White, Fabrice Giroux's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrice Giroux play as Black?
As Black, Fabrice Giroux most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Fabrice Giroux's FIDE rating?
Fabrice Giroux is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Fabrice Giroux played?
Our database contains 115 games by Fabrice Giroux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrice Giroux?
115 games by Fabrice Giroux 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.