Prepare against Jeremy Holcman
France · World #7,162 classical · FIDE ID 620912
Our database contains 73 games by Jeremy Holcman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeremy Holcman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeremy Holcman 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 | 2,221 | 2,221 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,107 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 14 | 31 | 38.4% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Holcman usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Holcman usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Holcman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Holcman usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Jeremy Holcman's chess games
All 73 games by Jeremy Holcman 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Madjid Badii | 2,248 | ch-Paris Open | C02 |
| Jul 1999 | Roger Decroix | 2,214 | ch-Paris Open | E97 |
| Nov 2008 | Frederic Flament | 2,116 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | A48 |
| Aug 2006 | Michel Schmouchkovitch | 1,969 | Hennebont Grand Prix | D79 |
| Aug 2006 | Francois Forlot | 1,860 | Hennebont Grand Prix | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 15 | 7 | 1,833 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 15 | 10 | 1,938 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,998 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,140 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Paris Open B | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2,205 |
| ch-FRA JM3 | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeremy Holcman's chess games?
73 games by Jeremy Holcman, 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 Jeremy Holcman has played.
What does Jeremy Holcman play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jeremy Holcman opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeremy Holcman answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jeremy Holcman play as White?
As White, Jeremy Holcman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeremy Holcman play as Black?
As Black, Jeremy Holcman most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jeremy Holcman's FIDE rating?
Jeremy Holcman is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jeremy Holcman played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jeremy Holcman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeremy Holcman?
73 games by Jeremy Holcman 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.