Prepare against Jean-Paul Pettinger
Luxembourg · World #9,097 classical · FIDE ID 4002644
When preparing against Jean-Paul Pettinger, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Jean-Paul Pettinger, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Pettinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul Pettinger 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 | 2,184 | 2,191 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 23.5% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Pettinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Pettinger's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 79.5% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Pettinger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jean-Paul Pettinger's chess games
All 85 games by Jean-Paul Pettinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Artek Ovezov | 2,300 | Wch U16 | B00 |
| Oct 1995 | Joeri De Maertelaere | 2,260 | Abihome-A | D03 |
| Oct 2013 | Oskar Bjarnason | 2,212 | chT-Luxembourg 1314 | C68 |
| Nov 1997 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,210 | chT-Luxembourg 9798 | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Tomohiko Matsuo | 2,180 | Wch U20 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 1994 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Wch U14 | 1992 | 10 | 3 | – |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1996 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,933 |
| 26th EU-Cup | 2010 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,058 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| Abihome-A | 1995 | 3 | 1 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Pettinger's chess games?
85 games by Jean-Paul Pettinger, from Jul 2010 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-Paul Pettinger has played.
What does Jean-Paul Pettinger play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Pettinger opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Pettinger answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Pettinger play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Pettinger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Pettinger play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Pettinger most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jean-Paul Pettinger's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Pettinger is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jean-Paul Pettinger played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jean-Paul Pettinger, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Pettinger?
85 games by Jean-Paul Pettinger 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.