Prepare against Jean-Louis Pivard
France · World #42,630 classical · FIDE ID 616508
When preparing against Jean-Louis Pivard, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Jean-Louis Pivard, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Louis Pivard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Louis Pivard 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 | 1,923 | 2,137 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,080 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,087 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 24.5% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Louis Pivard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Louis Pivard's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Pivard usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pivard usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Pivard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jean-Louis Pivard's chess games
All 53 games by Jean-Louis Pivard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Eric Dextre | 2,225 | Val Thorens Open B | A30 |
| Feb 2025 | Friedbert Pruefer | 2,199 | World Senior Teams +65 | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Arnaud Denoyelle | 2,150 | chT2S-FRA | B15 |
| Oct 1996 | Leonardo Fuggetta | 2,105 | 18th Arco Open | B07 |
| Nov 2010 | Jean-Marc Obringer | 2,038 | chT1-FRA 1011 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Cannes Open | 1990 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| Val Thorens Open B | 1989 | 8 | 4 | 2,295 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,162 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Louis Pivard's chess games?
53 games by Jean-Louis Pivard, from Jul 2004 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-Louis Pivard has played.
What does Jean-Louis Pivard play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jean-Louis Pivard opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Louis Pivard answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Louis Pivard play as White?
As White, Jean-Louis Pivard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Louis Pivard play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Louis Pivard most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jean-Louis Pivard's FIDE rating?
Jean-Louis Pivard is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jean-Louis Pivard played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jean-Louis Pivard, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Louis Pivard?
53 games by Jean-Louis Pivard 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.