Prepare against Marc Vallet
France · World #17,536 classical · FIDE ID 612189
When preparing against Marc Vallet, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 106 games by Marc Vallet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Vallet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Vallet 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 | 2,079 | 2,242 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,183 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,186 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 34 | 30 | 42 | 32.1% |
| As White | 52 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Vallet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Vallet's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 75.0% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Vallet usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Vallet usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Vallet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vallet usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vallet usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Vallet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Marc Vallet's chess games
All 106 games by Marc Vallet 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: 34 wins, 30 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Pablo Ollier | 2,378 | 32nd Avoine Open | C26 |
| Feb 2007 | Samy Shoker | 2,353 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | A04 |
| Jan 2007 | Nicolas Clery | 2,349 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | E15 |
| Aug 2003 | Sebastien Plantet | 2,304 | ch-FRA Accession | E11 |
| Aug 2003 | Francois Bersoult | 2,299 | ch-FRA Accession | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2008 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,293 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,255 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open C | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,213 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Vallet's chess games?
106 games by Marc Vallet, 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 Marc Vallet has played.
What does Marc Vallet play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Marc Vallet opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Vallet answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marc Vallet play as White?
As White, Marc Vallet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Vallet play as Black?
As Black, Marc Vallet most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Marc Vallet's FIDE rating?
Marc Vallet is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marc Vallet played?
Our database contains 106 games by Marc Vallet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 30 draws, 42 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Vallet?
106 games by Marc Vallet 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.