Prepare against Herve Ribreau
France · World #31,774 classical · FIDE ID 605700
Our database contains 97 games by Herve Ribreau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Ribreau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Ribreau 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 | 1,975 | 2,256 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,152 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 32 | 20 | 45 | 33.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Ribreau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Ribreau's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ribreau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 26.7% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 60.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Herve Ribreau's chess games
All 97 games by Herve Ribreau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Roland Salvador | 2,447 | Nice Open | D02 |
| Dec 2004 | Benjamin Bujisho | 2,385 | 20th Nice Open | E97 |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Forthofer | 2,303 | ch-FRA Accession | A50 |
| Dec 2003 | Damir Levacic | 2,288 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A57 |
| Jan 1996 | Xavier Delebarre | 2,260 | chT-FRA | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2,049 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 6 | 2,449 |
| 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,252 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Ribreau's chess games?
97 games by Herve Ribreau, from Apr 2003 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 Ribreau has played.
What does Herve Ribreau play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Herve Ribreau opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Ribreau answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Herve Ribreau play as White?
As White, Herve Ribreau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Ribreau play as Black?
As Black, Herve Ribreau most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Herve Ribreau's FIDE rating?
Herve Ribreau is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Herve Ribreau played?
Our database contains 97 games by Herve Ribreau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Ribreau?
97 games by Herve Ribreau 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.