Prepare against Nicolas Clery
IM · France · World #3,382 classical · FIDE ID 614904
Our database contains 347 games by Nicolas Clery, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Clery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Clery 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 | 2,323 | 2,404 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,378 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,357 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 144 | 82 | 121 | 41.5% |
| As White | 172 | 83 | 48 | 41 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 175 | 61 | 34 | 80 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Clery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Clery's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 70.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 22.1% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Clery usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 15.4% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 11.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 46.9% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 40.8% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Clery's chess games
All 347 games by Nicolas Clery in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 144 wins, 82 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Romain Edouard | 2,562 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | E43 |
| Jan 2015 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,536 | chT-BEL 1415 | E05 |
| Jun 2010 | Thal Abergel | 2,524 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | E14 |
| Jan 2009 | Amon Simutowe | 2,485 | 8th Prague Open A | D22 |
| May 2007 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,485 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 2,322 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 2,312 |
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,394 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,416 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,093 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,375 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Clery's chess games?
347 games by Nicolas Clery, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Clery has played.
What does Nicolas Clery play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Nicolas Clery opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Clery answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Clery play as White?
As White, Nicolas Clery's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Clery play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Clery most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Nicolas Clery's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Clery is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Nicolas Clery played?
Our database contains 347 games by Nicolas Clery, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 82 draws, 121 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Clery?
347 games by Nicolas Clery 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.