Prepare against Herve Abgrall
France · World #92,711 classical · FIDE ID 20635788
When preparing against Herve Abgrall, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Herve Abgrall, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Abgrall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Abgrall 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 | 1,751 | 1,794 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,763 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 13.5% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Abgrall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Abgrall's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 17.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 17.5% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Abgrall usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Abgrall usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Abgrall usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Herve Abgrall's chess games
All 37 games by Herve Abgrall in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 5 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Christine Flear | 2,240 | 3rd Creon Open | D94 |
| Feb 2006 | Gilbert Jambou | 1,760 | chT4-FRA 0506 | B14 |
| Oct 2005 | Christian Leroy | 1,430 | chT4-FRA 0506 | E91 |
| Jan 2006 | Damien Robin | 1,430 | chT4-FRA 0506 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 0 | 1,589 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| Morbihan Open | 1999 | 4 | 2 | – |
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,770 |
| 1st Plancoet Open | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 1,666 |
| 3rd Creon Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2,123 |
| 2nd Plancoet Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,839 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,540 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Abgrall's chess games?
37 games by Herve Abgrall, from Oct 2015 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 Herve Abgrall has played.
What does Herve Abgrall play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Herve Abgrall opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Abgrall answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Herve Abgrall play as White?
As White, Herve Abgrall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Abgrall play as Black?
As Black, Herve Abgrall most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Herve Abgrall's FIDE rating?
Herve Abgrall is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Herve Abgrall played?
Our database contains 37 games by Herve Abgrall, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Abgrall?
37 games by Herve Abgrall 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.