Prepare against Gregory Pirard
Belgium · World #14,144 classical · FIDE ID 219908
Our database contains 41 games by Gregory Pirard, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Pirard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Pirard 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 | 2,114 | 2,123 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,097 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 36.6% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Pirard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Pirard's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Pirard usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Pirard usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Gregory Pirard's chess games
All 41 games by Gregory Pirard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,243 | chT-BEL 1718 | C58 |
| Feb 2008 | Koen Van De Velde | 2,180 | chT-BEL 0708 | A34 |
| Apr 2012 | Philippe De Gueldre | 2,127 | Liege Soultanbeieff Open | E95 |
| Jan 2017 | Valeer Maes | 2,102 | chT-BEL 1617 | A41 |
| Mar 2015 | Rudy Van Laeken | 2,098 | chT-BEL 1415 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liege Soultanbeieff Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,016 |
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,923 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Pirard's chess games?
41 games by Gregory Pirard, from Jul 2009 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 Gregory Pirard has played.
What does Gregory Pirard play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Gregory Pirard opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Pirard answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gregory Pirard play as White?
As White, Gregory Pirard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Pirard play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Pirard most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gregory Pirard's FIDE rating?
Gregory Pirard is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Gregory Pirard played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gregory Pirard, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Pirard?
41 games by Gregory Pirard 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.