Prepare against Nicolas Arsenault
Canada · World #22,649 classical · FIDE ID 2605430
When preparing against Nicolas Arsenault, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Nicolas Arsenault, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Arsenault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Arsenault 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 | 2,036 | 2,229 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 110 | 114 | 136 | 30.6% |
| As White | 184 | 59 | 64 | 61 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 176 | 51 | 50 | 75 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Arsenault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Arsenault's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 84.2% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 12.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Arsenault usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 86.5% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 13.5% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 91.4% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Arsenault's chess games
All 360 games by Nicolas Arsenault in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 110 wins, 114 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Josip Rukavina | 2,417 | 14th Nova Gorica Open A | A13 |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Belezky | 2,399 | Gibraltar Masters | A24 |
| Mar 2009 | Oliver Mihok | 2,355 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | C12 |
| Sep 2010 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 2,350 | Ottawa RA Fall Open | C63 |
| Dec 2007 | Francois Leveille | 2,322 | Montreal Pere Noel | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2012 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,035 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2010 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 1992 | 21 | 11 | 1,976 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 19 | 8 | 2,206 |
| Canadian Open | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 2nd Le Bolduc B | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,111 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-A | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Arsenault's chess games?
360 games by Nicolas Arsenault, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 Nicolas Arsenault has played.
What does Nicolas Arsenault play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Nicolas Arsenault opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Arsenault answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Arsenault play as White?
As White, Nicolas Arsenault's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Arsenault play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Arsenault most often plays: French: Classical Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Nicolas Arsenault's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Arsenault is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nicolas Arsenault played?
Our database contains 360 games by Nicolas Arsenault, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 114 draws, 136 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Arsenault?
360 games by Nicolas Arsenault 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.