Prepare against Jean-Francois Boyer
France · World #96,485 classical · FIDE ID 650226
When preparing against Jean-Francois Boyer, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 80 games by Jean-Francois Boyer, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Francois Boyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Francois Boyer 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 | 1,739 | 1,875 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,783 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 27 | 11 | 42 | 33.8% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Francois Boyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Francois Boyer's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Boyer usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Boyer usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Boyer usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Boyer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Jean-Francois Boyer's chess games
All 80 games by Jean-Francois Boyer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Aurelie Dacalor | 2,048 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Dragoljub Mikavica | 2,025 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Schwab,F | 1,945 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | C67 |
| Dec 2006 | Jean-Luc Roux | 1,934 | 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | C64 |
| Jul 2025 | Serge Wilhelm | 1,924 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,867 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,679 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,916 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,707 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,820 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Francois Boyer's chess games?
80 games by Jean-Francois Boyer, from Oct 2004 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 Jean-Francois Boyer has played.
What does Jean-Francois Boyer play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jean-Francois Boyer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Francois Boyer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jean-Francois Boyer play as White?
As White, Jean-Francois Boyer's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Francois Boyer play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Francois Boyer most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jean-Francois Boyer's FIDE rating?
Jean-Francois Boyer is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (May 2011).
How many games has Jean-Francois Boyer played?
Our database contains 80 games by Jean-Francois Boyer, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Francois Boyer?
80 games by Jean-Francois Boyer 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.