Prepare against Hugues Hoareau
France · World #68,568 classical · FIDE ID 644374
When preparing against Hugues Hoareau, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 69 games by Hugues Hoareau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugues Hoareau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugues Hoareau 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 | 1,826 | 2,088 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,938 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,966 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 40 | 8 | 21 | 58.0% |
| As White | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 20 | 2 | 11 | 60.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugues Hoareau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugues Hoareau's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 27.8% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Hugues Hoareau's chess games
All 69 games by Hugues Hoareau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 40 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Patrick Fievet | 2,106 | Sainte Marie Open | C45 |
| Oct 2005 | Patrice Gretry | 2,073 | Sainte Marie Open | A36 |
| Oct 2004 | Albert Frank | 2,047 | 07th Reunion Open | A01 |
| Oct 2007 | Christophe Travers | 1,914 | 9th Reunion Open | D02 |
| Oct 2007 | Philippe Dalleau | 1,903 | 9th Reunion Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Reunion Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| 07th Reunion Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,043 |
| 10th Reunion Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,006 |
| 12th Reunion Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| Sainte Marie Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,118 |
| 6th Reunion Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 9th Reunion Open | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugues Hoareau's chess games?
69 games by Hugues Hoareau, from Oct 2004 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 Hugues Hoareau has played.
What does Hugues Hoareau play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Hugues Hoareau opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugues Hoareau answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Hugues Hoareau play as White?
As White, Hugues Hoareau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugues Hoareau play as Black?
As Black, Hugues Hoareau most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Hugues Hoareau's FIDE rating?
Hugues Hoareau is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Hugues Hoareau played?
Our database contains 69 games by Hugues Hoareau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (58.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugues Hoareau?
69 games by Hugues Hoareau 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.