Prepare against Herve Daurelle
FM · France · World #21,179 classical · FIDE ID 602655
Our database contains 722 games by Herve Daurelle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herve Daurelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Daurelle 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 | 2,047 | 2,297 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,215 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 2,179 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 722 | 273 | 177 | 272 | 37.8% |
| As White | 352 | 147 | 87 | 118 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 370 | 126 | 90 | 154 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Daurelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Daurelle's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues d4 (64.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Daurelle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 63.7% | 44.9% |
| c5 | 56 | 33.3% | 51.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 63.8% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 44 | 33.8% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Herve Daurelle's chess games
All 722 games by Herve Daurelle 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: 273 wins, 177 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 22/10/10 | 52.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 18/6/16 | 45.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 38 | 14/11/13 | 36.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Cedric Bleuzen | 2,500 | 7th Fouesnant Open | C06 |
| Aug 2004 | Amir Bagheri | 2,491 | 74th Paris Apsap Open | D42 |
| Jan 2007 | Evgeni Janev | 2,488 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | B77 |
| Dec 2002 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,450 | 18th Nice Winter Open | D34 |
| Jan 1995 | Milan Mrdja | 2,450 | Cannes Martinez Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,187 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 34 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2018 | 17 | 11 | 2,198 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,936 |
| chB-FRA | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 12 | 10 | 2,261 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Daurelle's chess games?
722 games by Herve Daurelle, 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 Daurelle has played.
What does Herve Daurelle play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Herve Daurelle opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Daurelle answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Herve Daurelle play as White?
As White, Herve Daurelle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Daurelle play as Black?
As Black, Herve Daurelle most often plays: Benoni Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Herve Daurelle's FIDE rating?
Herve Daurelle is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Herve Daurelle played?
Our database contains 722 games by Herve Daurelle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 177 draws, 272 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Daurelle?
722 games by Herve Daurelle 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.