Prepare against Goulwenn Herdier
France · World #20,088 classical · FIDE ID 614033
When preparing against Goulwenn Herdier, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 96 games by Goulwenn Herdier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goulwenn Herdier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goulwenn Herdier 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 | 2,056 | 2,199 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,044 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 45 | 20 | 31 | 46.9% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goulwenn Herdier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goulwenn Herdier's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 92.2% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Herdier usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Herdier usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herdier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Herdier usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Herdier usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
Goulwenn Herdier's chess games
All 96 games by Goulwenn Herdier 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: 45 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,539 | 4th Nantes Open | B84 |
| Aug 2006 | Vincent Colin | 2,415 | Hennebont Grand Prix | B34 |
| May 1997 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,400 | 20th Syre Memorial Open | E81 |
| Nov 2010 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,395 | chT2-FRA 1011 | A40 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel-Dorin Popescu | 2,365 | Bretagne | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretagne | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,291 |
| 20th Syre Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,033 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,202 |
Interactive opening tree from all 96 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goulwenn Herdier's chess games?
96 games by Goulwenn Herdier, 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 Goulwenn Herdier has played.
What does Goulwenn Herdier play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Goulwenn Herdier opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goulwenn Herdier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Goulwenn Herdier play as White?
As White, Goulwenn Herdier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goulwenn Herdier play as Black?
As Black, Goulwenn Herdier most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Goulwenn Herdier's FIDE rating?
Goulwenn Herdier is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Goulwenn Herdier played?
Our database contains 96 games by Goulwenn Herdier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goulwenn Herdier?
96 games by Goulwenn Herdier 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.