Prepare against Nathalie Bacrot
France · World #28,075 classical · FIDE ID 621870
Our database contains 195 games by Nathalie Bacrot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathalie Bacrot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathalie Bacrot 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 | 1,997 | 2,114 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,000 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,004 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 76 | 44 | 75 | 39.0% |
| As White | 100 | 35 | 24 | 41 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 41 | 20 | 34 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathalie Bacrot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathalie Bacrot's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 94 | 94.0% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues g3 (38.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …g6 (60% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Bacrot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 62 | 95.4% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Nathalie Bacrot's chess games
All 195 games by Nathalie Bacrot 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: 76 wins, 44 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 23/12/19 | 42.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 91 | 40/20/31 | 44.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Elmira Karnaukhova | 2,239 | ch-EU U16 Girls | C00 |
| Aug 2000 | Loic Dubois | 2,229 | Martinez Open A | B07 |
| Aug 2000 | Marina Roumegous | 2,211 | ch-FRA w | A42 |
| Jul 2000 | Stephane Zawadski | 2,209 | Martinez Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2002 | Anne Moingt | 2,167 | chT1-FRA | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2003 | 21 | 6 | 2,034 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 15 | 8 | 1,673 |
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,034 |
| Faber Cup | 2001 | 10 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2000 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
| ch-FRA JW1 | 1998 | 9 | 8 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathalie Bacrot's chess games?
195 games by Nathalie Bacrot, 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 Nathalie Bacrot has played.
What does Nathalie Bacrot play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Nathalie Bacrot opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathalie Bacrot answers 1...g6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nathalie Bacrot play as White?
As White, Nathalie Bacrot's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathalie Bacrot play as Black?
As Black, Nathalie Bacrot most often plays: Modern Defense (91 games, 44.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Nathalie Bacrot's FIDE rating?
Nathalie Bacrot is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Nathalie Bacrot played?
Our database contains 195 games by Nathalie Bacrot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 44 draws, 75 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathalie Bacrot?
195 games by Nathalie Bacrot 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.