Prepare against Nicolas Bertrand
France · World #34,882 classical · FIDE ID 601896
Our database contains 42 games by Nicolas Bertrand, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Bertrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Bertrand 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 | 1,959 | 2,012 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 47.6% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Bertrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Bertrand's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Nicolas Bertrand's chess games
All 42 games by Nicolas Bertrand in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Laurent Picart | 2,170 | 15th Fouesnant Open | D00 |
| Oct 2014 | Frederic Caroff | 2,127 | 5th Quimper Open | B41 |
| Oct 2007 | Georges Vasquez | 2,096 | 13th Fouesnant Open | A05 |
| Nov 2007 | Frederic Vigneron | 2,012 | 13th Fouesnant Open | B15 |
| Oct 2007 | Michel Le Du | 1,949 | 13th Fouesnant Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,976 |
| 1st Quimper Open | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| 5th Quimper Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| Brest Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,824 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,191 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,757 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Bertrand's chess games?
42 games by Nicolas Bertrand, from Jul 2007 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 Nicolas Bertrand has played.
What does Nicolas Bertrand play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nicolas Bertrand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Bertrand answers 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Bertrand play as White?
As White, Nicolas Bertrand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Bertrand play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Bertrand most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nicolas Bertrand's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Bertrand is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Nicolas Bertrand played?
Our database contains 42 games by Nicolas Bertrand, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Bertrand?
42 games by Nicolas Bertrand 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.