Prepare against Jean-Luc Violeau
France · World #83,225 classical · FIDE ID 646113
When preparing against Jean-Luc Violeau, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jean-Luc Violeau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Luc Violeau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Luc Violeau 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 | 1,779 | 1,937 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,821 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 19.5% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Luc Violeau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Luc Violeau's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Violeau usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Violeau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Violeau usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Violeau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Violeau usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Violeau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Jean-Luc Violeau's chess games
All 41 games by Jean-Luc Violeau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Claude Oger | 2,016 | ch-FRA Veterans | A29 |
| Jul 2007 | Frederic Peurton | 2,003 | 22nd Avoine Open | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Philippe Andrieu | 1,890 | ch-FRA Seniors | C12 |
| Aug 2013 | Raymond Marbot | 1,823 | ch-FRA Seniors | A18 |
| Aug 2013 | Michel Duval | 1,724 | ch-FRA Seniors | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,905 |
| 3rd Rochefort Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,837 |
| 8th Creon Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,333 |
| 4th Rohde Open | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,706 |
| 7th Rohde Open | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Luc Violeau's chess games?
41 games by Jean-Luc Violeau, from Oct 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-Luc Violeau has played.
What does Jean-Luc Violeau play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jean-Luc Violeau opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Luc Violeau answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jean-Luc Violeau play as White?
As White, Jean-Luc Violeau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Luc Violeau play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Luc Violeau most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jean-Luc Violeau's FIDE rating?
Jean-Luc Violeau is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jean-Luc Violeau played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jean-Luc Violeau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Luc Violeau?
41 games by Jean-Luc Violeau 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.