Prepare against Jean-Christophe Olivier
IM · France · World #6,100 classical · FIDE ID 601675
When preparing against Jean-Christophe Olivier, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 660 games by Jean-Christophe Olivier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Christophe Olivier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Christophe Olivier 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 | 2,244 | 2,428 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,380 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,277 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 660 | 272 | 150 | 237 | 41.2% |
| As White | 337 | 145 | 86 | 106 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 323 | 127 | 64 | 131 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Christophe Olivier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Christophe Olivier's side.
First moves as White (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 319 | 94.7% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Olivier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Olivier usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Olivier usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Olivier usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Olivier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Olivier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 56.3% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 56 | 39.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 87.3% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Jean-Christophe Olivier's chess games
All 660 games by Jean-Christophe Olivier 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: 272 wins, 150 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 70 | 30/15/25 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,628 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | C54 |
| Apr 1999 | Mladen Palac | 2,589 | 19th Mitropa Cup | B57 |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,581 | Geneve Open | B42 |
| Jul 2000 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,561 | 7th Montpellier Open | B57 |
| Dec 2005 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,522 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 73 | 43 | 2,356 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 56 | 29 | 2,383 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,342 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2002 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-FRA 59th Championat | 1984 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,409 |
| Orange Open | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| Val Thorens | 1989 | 11 | 3 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Christophe Olivier's chess games?
660 games by Jean-Christophe Olivier, 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 Jean-Christophe Olivier has played.
What does Jean-Christophe Olivier play on the first move as White?
Across 337 games with White in our database, Jean-Christophe Olivier opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Christophe Olivier answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jean-Christophe Olivier play as White?
As White, Jean-Christophe Olivier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Christophe Olivier play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Christophe Olivier most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Jean-Christophe Olivier's FIDE rating?
Jean-Christophe Olivier is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jean-Christophe Olivier played?
Our database contains 660 games by Jean-Christophe Olivier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 150 draws, 237 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Christophe Olivier?
660 games by Jean-Christophe Olivier 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.