Prepare against Frederic Vigneron
France · World #90,502 classical · FIDE ID 624195
When preparing against Frederic Vigneron, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Frederic Vigneron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frederic Vigneron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederic Vigneron 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 | 1,757 | 2,082 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,814 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 26 | 24 | 46 | 27.1% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederic Vigneron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederic Vigneron's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 97.9% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Vigneron usually continues c4 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vigneron usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vigneron usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vigneron usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 48.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 32.3% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 19.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Frederic Vigneron's chess games
All 96 games by Frederic Vigneron 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: 26 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,463 | Rouen Open | A41 |
| Jul 2008 | Philippe Hartereau | 2,245 | 23rd Avoine Open | D36 |
| Jan 1998 | Philippe Verbaere | 2,125 | ch-FRA Open A | B23 |
| Dec 2004 | Alexandre Coudenis | 1,920 | 25th Bethune Open A | A57 |
| Nov 2006 | Christophe Raynaud | 1,920 | 12th Fouesnant Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,523 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| Feignies Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 9th Louviers Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,751 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederic Vigneron's chess games?
96 games by Frederic Vigneron, 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 Frederic Vigneron has played.
What does Frederic Vigneron play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Frederic Vigneron opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederic Vigneron answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Frederic Vigneron play as White?
As White, Frederic Vigneron's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederic Vigneron play as Black?
As Black, Frederic Vigneron most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Frederic Vigneron's FIDE rating?
Frederic Vigneron is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Frederic Vigneron played?
Our database contains 96 games by Frederic Vigneron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederic Vigneron?
96 games by Frederic Vigneron 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.