Prepare against Jacques Graziani
France · World #127,994 classical · FIDE ID 614408
When preparing against Jacques Graziani, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 53 games by Jacques Graziani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Graziani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Graziani 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 | 1,652 | 2,060 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Graziani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Graziani's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Graziani usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Graziani usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Graziani usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jacques Graziani's chess games
All 53 games by Jacques Graziani 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Michel Bakus | 2,160 | Saint Quentin Open | B07 |
| Jul 2001 | Jean Lacassagne | 2,027 | ch-Paris Open | A46 |
| Jan 2002 | Cyril Forget | 1,940 | 53rd Paris Apsap Open | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Georges Hirschmann | 1,860 | 53rd Paris Apsap Open | B08 |
| Jan 2002 | David Mariel | 1,820 | 58th Paris Apsap Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 14 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,287 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| 52nd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,991 |
| Paris Open 2 | 1989 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Graziani's chess games?
53 games by Jacques Graziani, 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 Jacques Graziani has played.
What does Jacques Graziani play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jacques Graziani opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Graziani answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jacques Graziani play as White?
As White, Jacques Graziani's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Graziani play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Graziani most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jacques Graziani's FIDE rating?
Jacques Graziani is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jacques Graziani played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jacques Graziani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Graziani?
53 games by Jacques Graziani 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.