Prepare against Jean-jacques Thiers
France · World #108,182 classical · FIDE ID 675431
When preparing against Jean-jacques Thiers, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-jacques Thiers, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-jacques Thiers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-jacques Thiers 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 | 1,706 | 1,822 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,631 | 1,740 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 52.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-jacques Thiers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-jacques Thiers's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Thiers usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thiers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Thiers usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thiers usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thiers usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Thiers usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Jean-jacques Thiers's chess games
All 46 games by Jean-jacques Thiers in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Jean-Pierre Girard | 1,973 | Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | C90 |
| Oct 2006 | Olivier Pleynet | 1,925 | Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | C50 |
| Jan 2007 | Laurent Pierrugues | 1,910 | Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | E81 |
| Jan 1997 | Gerard Battaglia | 1,860 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | A56 |
| Jan 1997 | Denis Nobili | 1,820 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence Prom Vitrolles 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| 13th Salon de Provence Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,616 |
| ch-Provence A | 1990 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,008 |
| chT-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| 14th Salon de Provence Open | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-jacques Thiers's chess games?
46 games by Jean-jacques Thiers, from May 2012 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-jacques Thiers has played.
What does Jean-jacques Thiers play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jean-jacques Thiers opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-jacques Thiers answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-jacques Thiers play as White?
As White, Jean-jacques Thiers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-jacques Thiers play as Black?
As Black, Jean-jacques Thiers most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jean-jacques Thiers's FIDE rating?
Jean-jacques Thiers is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,631 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Jean-jacques Thiers played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-jacques Thiers, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-jacques Thiers?
46 games by Jean-jacques Thiers 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.