Prepare against Herve Engelmann
France · World #27,929 classical · FIDE ID 624560
Our database contains 87 games by Herve Engelmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Engelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Engelmann 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 | 1,998 | 2,111 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,000 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,040 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 34 | 21 | 32 | 39.1% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Engelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Engelmann's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Herve Engelmann's chess games
All 87 games by Herve Engelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 34 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Simon Viel | 2,316 | 33rd Avoine Open | C12 |
| Jul 2018 | Etienne Gao | 2,249 | 33rd Avoine Open | C49 |
| Mar 2007 | Eric Lutz | 2,190 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | D00 |
| Dec 2005 | Anne Moingt | 2,189 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | C89 |
| Nov 2001 | Franck Hassler | 2,170 | chT2-FRA | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,166 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 1,883 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,054 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 6 | 2,402 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Engelmann's chess games?
87 games by Herve Engelmann, from Jul 2005 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 Engelmann has played.
What does Herve Engelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Herve Engelmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Engelmann answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Herve Engelmann play as White?
As White, Herve Engelmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Engelmann play as Black?
As Black, Herve Engelmann most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Herve Engelmann's FIDE rating?
Herve Engelmann is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Herve Engelmann played?
Our database contains 87 games by Herve Engelmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Engelmann?
87 games by Herve Engelmann 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.