Prepare against Jean-Pierre Ricroque
France · World #31,046 classical · FIDE ID 612022
Our database contains 111 games by Jean-Pierre Ricroque, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Pierre Ricroque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Pierre Ricroque 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 | 1,979 | 2,076 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,051 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,043 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 45 | 13 | 53 | 40.5% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 26 | 8 | 26 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Pierre Ricroque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Pierre Ricroque's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ricroque usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ricroque usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ricroque usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Jean-Pierre Ricroque's chess games
All 111 games by Jean-Pierre Ricroque 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: 45 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Philippe Brun | 2,204 | 24th Syre Memorial Open | B87 |
| Jan 2002 | Christian Derieux | 2,199 | 34th Paris Apsap 61mn KO Open | D36 |
| Jan 2010 | Arnaud Fournet | 2,185 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D48 |
| Dec 2009 | Cyrille Vaugeois | 2,177 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B53 |
| Apr 2008 | Sven Charmeteau | 2,169 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,124 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,041 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-Helsinki CSIT | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Pierre Ricroque's chess games?
111 games by Jean-Pierre Ricroque, 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-Pierre Ricroque has played.
What does Jean-Pierre Ricroque play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jean-Pierre Ricroque opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Pierre Ricroque answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Pierre Ricroque play as White?
As White, Jean-Pierre Ricroque's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Pierre Ricroque play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Pierre Ricroque most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jean-Pierre Ricroque's FIDE rating?
Jean-Pierre Ricroque is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jean-Pierre Ricroque played?
Our database contains 111 games by Jean-Pierre Ricroque, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Pierre Ricroque?
111 games by Jean-Pierre Ricroque 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.