Prepare against Kevin Coustance
France · World #20,576 classical · FIDE ID 665231
When preparing against Kevin Coustance, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (91%).
Our database contains 58 games by Kevin Coustance, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Coustance's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Coustance 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 | 2,052 | 2,168 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,087 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 36.2% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Coustance's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Coustance's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 60.9% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Coustance usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Coustance usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Coustance usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Coustance usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Coustance usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Coustance usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Kevin Coustance's chess games
All 58 games by Kevin Coustance in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Maxime Marie | 2,192 | ch-FRA Open A | B21 |
| Aug 2014 | Lucas Muratet | 2,192 | ch-FRA Open | A24 |
| Dec 2005 | Matthieu Rigolot | 2,174 | chT-FRA U20 | D35 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabrice Deschler | 2,141 | ch-FRA Open A | B31 |
| Feb 2007 | Angel Rodriguez | 2,131 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2012 | 17 | 8 | 2,059 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 1,842 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,272 |
| chT-FRA U20 0506 | 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 |
| Pau Open | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-FRA Open | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Coustance's chess games?
58 games by Kevin Coustance, from Jan 2006 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 Kevin Coustance has played.
What does Kevin Coustance play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kevin Coustance opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Coustance answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kevin Coustance play as White?
As White, Kevin Coustance's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Coustance play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Coustance most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Kevin Coustance's FIDE rating?
Kevin Coustance is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Kevin Coustance played?
Our database contains 58 games by Kevin Coustance, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Coustance?
58 games by Kevin Coustance 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.