Prepare against Francois-xavier Podvin
France · World #8,669 classical · FIDE ID 677540
Our database contains 105 games by Francois-xavier Podvin, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francois-xavier Podvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois-xavier Podvin 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 | 2,192 | 2,234 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,285 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 30 | 28 | 47 | 28.6% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 11 | 17 | 29 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois-xavier Podvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois-xavier Podvin's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 87.5% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Podvin usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Podvin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Podvin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Podvin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Podvin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Francois-xavier Podvin's chess games
All 105 games by Francois-xavier Podvin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 28 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,654 | 3rd Porticcio Open | C00 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,507 | ch-ESP rapid | B31 |
| Aug 2017 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,454 | ch-ESP rapid | B36 |
| Feb 2016 | Eyal Grinberg | 2,418 | 32nd Cappelle Open | B52 |
| Aug 2017 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,399 | ch-ESP rapid | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,282 |
| 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,206 |
| 10th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,028 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,542 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,139 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois-xavier Podvin's chess games?
105 games by Francois-xavier Podvin, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Francois-xavier Podvin has played.
What does Francois-xavier Podvin play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Francois-xavier Podvin opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois-xavier Podvin answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Francois-xavier Podvin play as White?
As White, Francois-xavier Podvin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois-xavier Podvin play as Black?
As Black, Francois-xavier Podvin most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Francois-xavier Podvin's FIDE rating?
Francois-xavier Podvin is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Francois-xavier Podvin played?
Our database contains 105 games by Francois-xavier Podvin, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 28 draws, 47 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois-xavier Podvin?
105 games by Francois-xavier Podvin 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.