Prepare against Jean-Pierre Tilquin
France · World #61,885 classical · FIDE ID 626341
When preparing against Jean-Pierre Tilquin, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Jean-Pierre Tilquin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Pierre Tilquin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Pierre Tilquin 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 | 1,849 | 2,100 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,935 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Pierre Tilquin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Pierre Tilquin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 74.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tilquin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Jean-Pierre Tilquin's chess games
All 56 games by Jean-Pierre Tilquin 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Alain Darrigues | 1,955 | ch-FRA Seniors | D97 |
| Aug 2011 | Jean-Pierre Guillaumat | 1,898 | ch-FRA Seniors | A48 |
| Jul 2010 | Jean Douat | 1,896 | ch-Paris Open A | C54 |
| Aug 2013 | Imre Rosenfeld | 1,896 | ch-FRA Seniors | A48 |
| Aug 2012 | Philippe Andrieu | 1,890 | ch-FRA Seniors | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2013 | 26 | 15 | 2,018 |
| Boffres | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,137 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,081 |
| Issy les Moulineaux tt | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
| Syre Memorial Open 17th | 1994 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Pierre Tilquin's chess games?
56 games by Jean-Pierre Tilquin, 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-Pierre Tilquin has played.
What does Jean-Pierre Tilquin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jean-Pierre Tilquin opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Pierre Tilquin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Pierre Tilquin play as White?
As White, Jean-Pierre Tilquin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Pierre Tilquin play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Pierre Tilquin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jean-Pierre Tilquin's FIDE rating?
Jean-Pierre Tilquin is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jean-Pierre Tilquin played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jean-Pierre Tilquin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Pierre Tilquin?
56 games by Jean-Pierre Tilquin 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.