Prepare against Nicolas Davoust
CM · France · World #8,247 classical · FIDE ID 652006719
When preparing against Nicolas Davoust, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 133 games by Nicolas Davoust, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Davoust's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Davoust 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 | 2,201 | 2,234 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,250 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,123 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 52 | 6 | 75 | 39.1% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 4 | 34 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 2 | 41 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Davoust's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Davoust's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 67.7% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Davoust usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Davoust usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Davoust usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Davoust usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Davoust usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Davoust usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 41.7% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Davoust's chess games
All 133 games by Nicolas Davoust in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 52 wins, 6 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Artin Ashraf | 2,470 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Iyad Landolsi | 2,302 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Maksym Pankiv | 2,302 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | E10 |
| Jun 2026 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,290 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | B28 |
| Jun 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,290 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 1,904 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 4 | 1,356 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,752 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Davoust's chess games?
133 games by Nicolas Davoust, from Feb 2022 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 Davoust has played.
What does Nicolas Davoust play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Nicolas Davoust opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Davoust answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Davoust play as White?
As White, Nicolas Davoust's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Davoust play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Davoust most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Nicolas Davoust's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Davoust is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Davoust played?
Our database contains 133 games by Nicolas Davoust, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 6 draws, 75 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Davoust?
133 games by Nicolas Davoust 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.