Prepare against Herve Bricard
France · World #46,870 classical · FIDE ID 627747
Our database contains 41 games by Herve Bricard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herve Bricard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Bricard 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 | 1,905 | 2,136 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 43.9% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Bricard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Bricard's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 65.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.2% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bricard usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Bricard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bricard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Herve Bricard's chess games
All 41 games by Herve Bricard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Ouahid Hamida | 2,180 | chT2-FRA | B08 |
| Jul 2000 | Sebastien Peray | 2,130 | 08th Saint Affrique Open | C33 |
| Nov 2011 | Brahim Benbara | 2,071 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | B02 |
| Dec 2011 | Vincent Labeyrie | 2,050 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | B25 |
| Dec 2011 | Laura Boulan | 2,007 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte Marie Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 5th Champagne Ardenne Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Naujac Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,993 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 08th Saint Affrique Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,177 |
| Corsica Masters Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,024 |
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,877 |
Interactive opening tree from all 41 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Bricard's chess games?
41 games by Herve Bricard, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bricard has played.
What does Herve Bricard play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Herve Bricard opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Bricard answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herve Bricard play as White?
As White, Herve Bricard's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Bricard play as Black?
As Black, Herve Bricard most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Herve Bricard's FIDE rating?
Herve Bricard is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Herve Bricard played?
Our database contains 41 games by Herve Bricard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Bricard?
41 games by Herve Bricard 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.