Prepare against Guillaume Payot
France · World #82,568 classical · FIDE ID 45166242
When preparing against Guillaume Payot, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Guillaume Payot, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Payot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Payot 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 | 1,782 | 1,791 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,611 | 1,611 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Payot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Payot's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Payot usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Payot usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Payot usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Guillaume Payot's chess games
All 37 games by Guillaume Payot in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Carlos Ferreira | 1,675 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | D00 |
| Dec 2016 | Andre Maquin | 1,629 | 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A40 |
| May 2023 | Yaroslav Piquard | 1,616 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C01 |
| May 2023 | Linyi Zheng | 1,561 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C01 |
| May 2023 | Tom Briquet | 1,548 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,379 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,711 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,410 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Payot's chess games?
37 games by Guillaume Payot, from Feb 2017 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 Payot has played.
What does Guillaume Payot play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Guillaume Payot opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Payot answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Payot play as White?
As White, Guillaume Payot's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Payot play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Payot most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Guillaume Payot's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Payot is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,611 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Guillaume Payot played?
Our database contains 37 games by Guillaume Payot, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Payot?
37 games by Guillaume Payot 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.