Prepare against Hubert Hareux
CM · France · World #10,090 classical · FIDE ID 615811
Our database contains 200 games by Hubert Hareux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Hareux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Hareux 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 | 2,168 | 2,280 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,231 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 96 | 48 | 56 | 48.0% |
| As White | 99 | 54 | 19 | 26 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 101 | 42 | 29 | 30 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Hareux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Hareux's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 100.0% | 64.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hareux usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hareux usually continues c4 (80.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Hareux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 89.7% | 67.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 60.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Hubert Hareux's chess games
All 200 games by Hubert Hareux 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: 96 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Viacheslav I. Neklyudov | 2,355 | 13th Cappelle Open | D61 |
| Aug 2000 | Sebastien Plantet | 2,328 | ch-FRA Accession | E39 |
| Jan 1998 | Johnny Schalkx | 2,295 | 21st Ghent Open | A80 |
| Nov 2002 | Pascal Coupet | 2,280 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | A87 |
| Feb 2002 | Andre Schmitt | 2,264 | chT2-FRA | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 12 | 9 | 2,507 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,011 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 8 | 2,341 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| 15th Le Touquet IM | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 2,002 |
| Bischwiller Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Hareux's chess games?
200 games by Hubert Hareux, 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 Hubert Hareux has played.
What does Hubert Hareux play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Hubert Hareux opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Hareux answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Hubert Hareux play as White?
As White, Hubert Hareux's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Hareux play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Hareux most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Hubert Hareux's FIDE rating?
Hubert Hareux is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Hubert Hareux played?
Our database contains 200 games by Hubert Hareux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Hareux?
200 games by Hubert Hareux 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.