Prepare against Herve Huard
France · World #89,005 classical · FIDE ID 20613180
When preparing against Herve Huard, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Herve Huard, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Huard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Huard 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 | 1,762 | 1,821 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 10 | 25 | 34.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Huard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Huard's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Huard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Huard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Huard usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Huard usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Huard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Huard usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Herve Huard's chess games
All 53 games by Herve Huard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jean-Guy Le Duigou | 2,120 | chT4-FRA 0304 | E97 |
| Dec 2002 | Romain Mahe | 2,030 | chT4-FRA 0203 | C42 |
| Oct 2005 | Laurent Busnel | 1,992 | chT4-FRA 0506 | E97 |
| Mar 2003 | Benoit Brieussel | 1,880 | ch-Ile et Vilaine | C02 |
| Jun 2011 | Benoit Dugue | 1,873 | Ile et Vilaine Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| ch-Ille et Vilaine 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,729 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| Rennes Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,497 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,061 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,881 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,704 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Huard's chess games?
53 games by Herve Huard, from Jul 2011 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 Huard has played.
What does Herve Huard play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Herve Huard opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Huard answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herve Huard play as White?
As White, Herve Huard's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Huard play as Black?
As Black, Herve Huard most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Herve Huard's FIDE rating?
Herve Huard is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Herve Huard played?
Our database contains 53 games by Herve Huard, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Huard?
53 games by Herve Huard 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.