Prepare against Nicolas Coursaget
FM · France · World #10,398 classical · FIDE ID 610127
Our database contains 368 games by Nicolas Coursaget, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Coursaget's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Coursaget 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 | 2,163 | 2,364 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,293 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,276 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 126 | 109 | 133 | 34.2% |
| As White | 190 | 79 | 54 | 57 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 178 | 47 | 55 | 76 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Coursaget's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Coursaget's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 188 | 98.9% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Coursaget usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Coursaget usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Coursaget usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Coursaget usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 46.6% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 44.3% | 41.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 64.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 33.9% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Coursaget's chess games
All 368 games by Nicolas Coursaget in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 109 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/7/8 | 51.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 39 | 11/10/18 | 28.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,465 | 09th Agneaux St Lo Open | E37 |
| Mar 2009 | Goran Vojinovic | 2,465 | Caen | E90 |
| Mar 2004 | Davit Lobzhanidze | 2,460 | chT2-FRA 0304 | D37 |
| Feb 2009 | Catalin Navrotescu | 2,432 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | D08 |
| Jul 2008 | Axel Ornstein | 2,425 | Agneaux St Lo IM | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2010 | 52 | 15.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 25 | 11 | 2,237 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters A | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Coursaget's chess games?
368 games by Nicolas Coursaget, from Apr 2003 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 Coursaget has played.
What does Nicolas Coursaget play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Nicolas Coursaget opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Coursaget answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Coursaget play as White?
As White, Nicolas Coursaget's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Coursaget play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Coursaget most often plays: Alekhine Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Nicolas Coursaget's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Coursaget is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Nicolas Coursaget played?
Our database contains 368 games by Nicolas Coursaget, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 109 draws, 133 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Coursaget?
368 games by Nicolas Coursaget 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.