Prepare against Jean-Francois Nelis
MCO · World #21,413 classical · FIDE ID 623830
When preparing against Jean-Francois Nelis, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Jean-Francois Nelis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Francois Nelis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Francois Nelis 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 | 2,045 | 2,243 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,237 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,234 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 57 | 58 | 77 | 29.7% |
| As White | 98 | 27 | 27 | 44 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Francois Nelis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Francois Nelis's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 64.3% | 34.9% |
| d4 | 21 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 34.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nelis usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nelis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Nelis usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Nelis usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nelis usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Nelis usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 76.1% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 48.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
Jean-Francois Nelis's chess games
All 192 games by Jean-Francois Nelis 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: 57 wins, 58 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Yohan Benitah | 2,396 | ch-Francophone rapid 3rd | A11 |
| Dec 2009 | Christopher Debray | 2,358 | chT1-FRA 0910 | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Bastien Dubessay | 2,349 | ch-Francophone rapid | B27 |
| Jul 2016 | Gabriele Botta | 2,336 | ch-Francophone rapid 3rd | C03 |
| Oct 2009 | Martin Baekgaard | 2,311 | 25th EU-Cup | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 15 | 4 | 2,223 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,149 |
| Cannes Open | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,161 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
Interactive opening tree from all 192 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Francois Nelis's chess games?
192 games by Jean-Francois Nelis, 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-Francois Nelis has played.
What does Jean-Francois Nelis play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Jean-Francois Nelis opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Francois Nelis answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jean-Francois Nelis play as White?
As White, Jean-Francois Nelis's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Francois Nelis play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Francois Nelis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Jean-Francois Nelis's FIDE rating?
Jean-Francois Nelis is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jean-Francois Nelis played?
Our database contains 192 games by Jean-Francois Nelis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 58 draws, 77 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Francois Nelis?
192 games by Jean-Francois Nelis 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.