Prepare against Nicolas Forissier
France · World #50,195 classical · FIDE ID 643912
Our database contains 246 games by Nicolas Forissier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Forissier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Forissier 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 | 1,892 | 2,029 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,974 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 119 | 36 | 91 | 48.4% |
| As White | 125 | 66 | 21 | 38 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 53 | 15 | 53 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Forissier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Forissier's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 97.6% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Forissier usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Forissier usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Forissier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Forissier usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Forissier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 96.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 97.4% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Forissier's chess games
All 246 games by Nicolas Forissier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 119 wins, 36 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Namig Guliyev | 2,516 | Elancourt Open | C42 |
| Oct 2005 | Eric Goulenok | 2,182 | 4th Montigny le Bretonneux A | A58 |
| Oct 2010 | Franck Gouanelle | 2,166 | 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | E94 |
| Oct 2003 | Olivier Roux | 2,107 | 2nd Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | A43 |
| Oct 2009 | Daniel Baron | 2,104 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux A | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 16 | 11 | 1,801 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,861 |
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,504 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Autumn | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Forissier's chess games?
246 games by Nicolas Forissier, from Jul 2005 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 Forissier has played.
What does Nicolas Forissier play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Nicolas Forissier opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Forissier answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Forissier play as White?
As White, Nicolas Forissier's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Forissier play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Forissier most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Nicolas Forissier's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Forissier is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Nicolas Forissier played?
Our database contains 246 games by Nicolas Forissier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 36 draws, 91 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Forissier?
246 games by Nicolas Forissier 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.