Prepare against Jean-Yves Costa
France · World #101,850 classical · FIDE ID 631302
When preparing against Jean-Yves Costa, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jean-Yves Costa, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Yves Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Yves Costa 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 | 1,724 | 2,032 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,809 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,773 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Yves Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Yves Costa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Costa usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Costa usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jean-Yves Costa's chess games
All 36 games by Jean-Yves Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Javier Alcaraz Ortega | 2,241 | 4th Montpellier Open | A10 |
| Dec 2007 | Claude Maruejols | 2,043 | Marseille Open | B56 |
| Apr 2008 | Romain Artiaga | 2,002 | 3rd Salon de Provence Open | E60 |
| Jan 2009 | Noe Ringuet | 1,904 | 4th Montpellier Open | A15 |
| Dec 2005 | Sauveur Colandrea | 1,890 | Marseille Hiver Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,884 |
| 3rd Salon de Provence Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,748 |
| 4th Montpellier Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| Uzes Open | 1989 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| Marseille Hiver Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,685 |
| 09th Malakoff Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,929 |
| Montpellier Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,067 |
| ch-FRA Open Senior | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Yves Costa's chess games?
36 games by Jean-Yves Costa, from Apr 2005 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-Yves Costa has played.
What does Jean-Yves Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jean-Yves Costa opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Yves Costa answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jean-Yves Costa play as White?
As White, Jean-Yves Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Yves Costa play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Yves Costa most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jean-Yves Costa's FIDE rating?
Jean-Yves Costa is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jean-Yves Costa played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jean-Yves Costa, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Yves Costa?
36 games by Jean-Yves Costa 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.