Prepare against Hugo Tirard
IM · France · World #2,075 classical · FIDE ID 607100
Our database contains 615 games by Hugo Tirard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Tirard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Tirard 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 | 2,379 | 2,491 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,376 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,404 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 615 | 297 | 157 | 161 | 48.3% |
| As White | 312 | 168 | 83 | 61 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 303 | 129 | 74 | 100 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Tirard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Tirard's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 309 | 99.0% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tirard usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tirard usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tirard usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tirard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 98.7% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 98.3% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Hugo Tirard's chess games
All 615 games by Hugo Tirard 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: 297 wins, 157 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 53 | 23/15/15 | 43.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 19/8/17 | 43.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 43 | 18/17/8 | 41.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 21/8/10 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,580 | 15th Andorra Open | B16 |
| Jan 1996 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,560 | St Petersburg-Paris | B90 |
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Baburin | 2,558 | chT-FRA Gp-A | B04 |
| Oct 2003 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,540 | Cap d'Agde Open | C11 |
| Oct 2007 | Alberto David | 2,536 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,323 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| chT1-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,446 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| Wch U16 | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,508 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Tirard's chess games?
615 games by Hugo Tirard, 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 Hugo Tirard has played.
What does Hugo Tirard play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Hugo Tirard opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Tirard answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hugo Tirard play as White?
As White, Hugo Tirard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Tirard play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Tirard most often plays: Benoni Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Hugo Tirard's FIDE rating?
Hugo Tirard is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Hugo Tirard played?
Our database contains 615 games by Hugo Tirard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 157 draws, 161 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Tirard?
615 games by Hugo Tirard 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.