Prepare against Nicolas Cartier
France · World #25,653 classical · FIDE ID 619922
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolas Cartier, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Cartier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Cartier 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 | 2,013 | 2,113 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,053 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,018 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 21.7% |
| As White | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 14.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Cartier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Cartier's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 66.7% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 33.3% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cartier usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cartier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cartier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cartier usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Cartier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cartier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Cartier's chess games
All 46 games by Nicolas Cartier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Gilles Rivet | 2,152 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | A07 |
| Oct 2009 | Michel Krauss | 2,141 | chT2-FRA 0910 | C45 |
| Oct 2009 | Henri Carvallo | 2,112 | chT2-FRA 0910 | A48 |
| Dec 2004 | Max Notter | 2,090 | chT3-FRA 0405 | E85 |
| Apr 2007 | Tony Delabre | 2,072 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,177 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| 3rd Fouesnant Open | 1997 | 5 | 1 | 1,805 |
| 8th Ostroda Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,938 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,750 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Cartier's chess games?
46 games by Nicolas Cartier, from Jul 2004 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 Cartier has played.
What does Nicolas Cartier play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Nicolas Cartier opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Cartier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Cartier play as White?
As White, Nicolas Cartier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Cartier play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Cartier most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nicolas Cartier's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Cartier is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Nicolas Cartier played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolas Cartier, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Cartier?
46 games by Nicolas Cartier 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.