Prepare against Guillaume Coulon
France · World #29,887 classical · FIDE ID 645672
Our database contains 69 games by Guillaume Coulon, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Coulon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Coulon 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 | 1,986 | 2,073 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 30.4% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 80.0% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Coulon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Coulon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 35.7% score
- …g6 (43% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Coulon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Guillaume Coulon's chess games
All 69 games by Guillaume Coulon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Kateryna Dolzhikova | 2,309 | 29th Cappelle Open | B76 |
| Nov 2001 | Anthony Rode | 2,065 | chT2-FRA | B79 |
| Feb 2006 | Clement Houriez | 2,061 | Fenain Open 8th | B50 |
| Apr 2006 | Cherif Zermiche | 2,035 | ch-FRA U20 | B28 |
| Dec 2001 | Remy Bessat | 2,030 | 22nd Bethune Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-Ligue | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-FRA Nord U18 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,208 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 6 | 1 | 1,961 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,918 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Coulon's chess games?
69 games by Guillaume Coulon, from Apr 2005 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 Guillaume Coulon has played.
What does Guillaume Coulon play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Guillaume Coulon opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Coulon answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Coulon play as White?
As White, Guillaume Coulon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Coulon play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Coulon most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Guillaume Coulon's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Coulon is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Guillaume Coulon played?
Our database contains 69 games by Guillaume Coulon, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Coulon?
69 games by Guillaume Coulon 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.