Prepare against Herve Devos
France · World #79,463 classical · FIDE ID 646237
When preparing against Herve Devos, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 66 games by Herve Devos, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Devos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Devos 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 | 1,791 | 1,901 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,878 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 15 | 26 | 37.9% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Devos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Devos's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Devos usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Devos usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Devos usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Devos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Herve Devos's chess games
All 66 games by Herve Devos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Joachim Bosch | 2,060 | Bethune Open 26th | B10 |
| May 2015 | Antonio Fabregas Fontanet | 2,055 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | B07 |
| Aug 2004 | Victor Bardolle | 1,920 | 1st Pic d'Anie Open | A16 |
| Dec 2005 | Julien Bridier | 1,870 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | C42 |
| Apr 2016 | Fernando Saiz Rodrigo | 1,868 | 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,701 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,698 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,645 |
| 1st Pic d'Anie Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 24th Bethune Open B | 2003 | 6 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| 11th Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,629 |
| 42nd Badalona Open B | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,679 |
Interactive opening tree from all 66 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Devos's chess games?
66 games by Herve Devos, from Oct 2004 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 Devos has played.
What does Herve Devos play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Herve Devos opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Devos answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herve Devos play as White?
As White, Herve Devos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Devos play as Black?
As Black, Herve Devos most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Herve Devos's FIDE rating?
Herve Devos is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Herve Devos played?
Our database contains 66 games by Herve Devos, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Devos?
66 games by Herve Devos 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.