Prepare against Nicolas Chiffot
Canada · World #26,445 classical · FIDE ID 2617358
Our database contains 137 games by Nicolas Chiffot, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Chiffot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Chiffot 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 | 2,008 | 2,016 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 51 | 32 | 54 | 37.2% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 16 | 31 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Chiffot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Chiffot's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 58.5% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 32.3% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues exd5 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Chiffot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 37.9% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Chiffot's chess games
All 137 games by Nicolas Chiffot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Francois Caire | 2,247 | ch-Montcalm 2010-11 | D97 |
| Mar 2011 | Jonathan Perron | 2,065 | Quebec Montcalm Open 6 2010-11 | C81 |
| Apr 2010 | Marc Bergeron | 2,058 | Quebec Montcalm Open 6 2009-10 | D06 |
| Oct 2011 | Claude Lessard | 2,038 | Charlesbourg Olympiade | A06 |
| Oct 2010 | Philippe Corriveau | 2,003 | ch-Quebec Elite | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlesbourg Olympiade | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Charlesbourg Zukertort | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 4th Quebec Montcalm Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,754 |
| ch-Quebec Elite | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-Montcalm 2010-11 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,055 |
| 2nd Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| 3rd Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 2,390 |
| ch-Quebec Elite qual | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Chiffot's chess games?
137 games by Nicolas Chiffot, from Oct 2012 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 Chiffot has played.
What does Nicolas Chiffot play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Nicolas Chiffot opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Chiffot answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Chiffot play as White?
As White, Nicolas Chiffot's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Chiffot play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Chiffot most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Nicolas Chiffot's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Chiffot is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Chiffot played?
Our database contains 137 games by Nicolas Chiffot, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Chiffot?
137 games by Nicolas Chiffot 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.