Prepare against Ghilon Etienne
NLD · World #20,627 classical · FIDE ID 1084267
When preparing against Ghilon Etienne, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ghilon Etienne, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ghilon Etienne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghilon Etienne 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 | 2,052 | 2,069 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,867 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghilon Etienne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghilon Etienne's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Etienne usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Etienne usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Etienne usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Etienne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Etienne usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Ghilon Etienne's chess games
All 30 games by Ghilon Etienne in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Laura Unuk | 2,301 | Dutch Open 2026 | E62 |
| Oct 2026 | Dylan Edwardss | 2,175 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Heiko Schneider | 2,152 | Dutch Open 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Aden Darie | 2,150 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Benoit Drugmand | 2,143 | Dutch Open 2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,585 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghilon Etienne's chess games?
30 games by Ghilon Etienne, from Feb 2023 to Oct 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 Ghilon Etienne has played.
What does Ghilon Etienne play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ghilon Etienne opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghilon Etienne answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ghilon Etienne play as White?
As White, Ghilon Etienne's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghilon Etienne play as Black?
As Black, Ghilon Etienne most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ghilon Etienne's FIDE rating?
Ghilon Etienne is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ghilon Etienne played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ghilon Etienne, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghilon Etienne?
30 games by Ghilon Etienne 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.