Prepare against Guillaume Vallin
IM · France · World #2,354 classical · FIDE ID 614823
Our database contains 299 games by Guillaume Vallin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Vallin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Vallin 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 | 2,365 | 2,432 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,392 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 101 | 106 | 92 | 33.8% |
| As White | 149 | 59 | 49 | 41 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 150 | 42 | 57 | 51 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Vallin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Vallin's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 91.9% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vallin usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vallin usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vallin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vallin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Vallin usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vallin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 98.6% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 61.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.0% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Guillaume Vallin's chess games
All 299 games by Guillaume Vallin 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: 101 wins, 106 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B20 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,591 | chT-FRA Poule Haute | D38 |
| Jan 2002 | Mark L Hebden | 2,558 | chT1-FRA | E76 |
| Oct 2002 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,551 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | D38 |
| Aug 2000 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,537 | ch-FRA Pool B | D32 |
| Jul 2001 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,530 | ch-EU U20 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2004 | 20 | 12 | 2,385 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,474 |
| chT-FRA Gp-A | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,418 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,001 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 11 | 2 | 2,260 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| Bogny sur Meuse | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Vallin's chess games?
299 games by Guillaume Vallin, 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 Guillaume Vallin has played.
What does Guillaume Vallin play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Guillaume Vallin opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Vallin answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Vallin play as White?
As White, Guillaume Vallin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Vallin play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Vallin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Guillaume Vallin's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Vallin is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Guillaume Vallin played?
Our database contains 299 games by Guillaume Vallin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 106 draws, 92 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Vallin?
299 games by Guillaume Vallin 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.