Prepare against Nicolas Eliet
IM · France · World #4,250 classical · FIDE ID 602302
Our database contains 623 games by Nicolas Eliet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Eliet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Eliet 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 | 2,296 | 2,464 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 623 | 183 | 264 | 176 | 29.4% |
| As White | 322 | 107 | 142 | 73 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 301 | 76 | 122 | 103 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Eliet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Eliet's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 73.3% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 51 | 15.8% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 6.5% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Eliet usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Eliet usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Eliet usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 49.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Eliet usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Eliet usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Eliet usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 64 | 48.9% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 21 | 16.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.9% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 41.2% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 29.8% | 42.6% |
| f5 | 13 | 11.4% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Eliet's chess games
All 623 games by Nicolas Eliet 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: 183 wins, 264 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 40 | 18/12/10 | 45.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 34 | 12/16/6 | 35.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 9/15/2 | 34.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 8/16/12 | 22.2% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,637 | chT-BEL 1415 | A47 |
| Aug 2006 | Rafael Leitao | 2,598 | 5th Charleroi Open | D41 |
| Feb 2007 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,541 | 5th Breizh Masters | B12 |
| Jul 2004 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,520 | Mulhouse GM | B12 |
| Jun 2003 | Normunds Miezis | 2,516 | Bogny sur Meuse | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 51 | 27 | 2,390 |
| Bogny sur Meuse | 2005 | 30 | 13 | 2,423 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2009 | 26 | 11 | 2,370 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 16 | 9 | 2,260 |
| chT-FRA Gp-A | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,377 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,456 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Eliet's chess games?
623 games by Nicolas Eliet, 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 Eliet has played.
What does Nicolas Eliet play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Nicolas Eliet opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Eliet answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Eliet play as White?
As White, Nicolas Eliet's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Eliet play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Eliet most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Nicolas Eliet's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Eliet is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Nicolas Eliet played?
Our database contains 623 games by Nicolas Eliet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 264 draws, 176 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Eliet?
623 games by Nicolas Eliet 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.