Prepare against Nicolas Giffard
IM · France · World #14,701 classical · FIDE ID 600571
Our database contains 1,248 games by Nicolas Giffard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Giffard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Giffard 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 | 2,108 | 2,389 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,360 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,359 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,248 | 521 | 371 | 355 | 41.7% |
| As White | 613 | 285 | 180 | 147 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 635 | 236 | 191 | 208 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Giffard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Giffard's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 315 | 51.4% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 247 | 40.3% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.6% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.6% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.1% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Giffard usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Giffard usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Giffard usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Giffard usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Giffard usually continues g3 (69.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Giffard usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 169 | 55.8% | 49.1% |
| c6 | 110 | 36.3% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 3.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 172 | 81.5% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 15.2% | 32.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Giffard's chess games
All 1,248 games by Nicolas Giffard 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: 521 wins, 371 draws, 355 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 76 | 39/22/15 | 51.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 60 | 36/11/13 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 46 | 19/15/12 | 41.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 42 | 18/17/7 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 21/14/7 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 8/9/5 | 34.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 98 | 39/22/37 | 39.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 67 | 25/17/25 | 37.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 32 | 9/13/10 | 28.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sergey Dolmatov | 2,610 | Cannes Open | B28 |
| Jan 1992 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,595 | 10th Metz Open | A13 |
| Mar 2012 | Wojciech Moranda | 2,569 | 28th Cappelle Open | E61 |
| Aug 2009 | Leonid Milov | 2,562 | 12th Barcelona Sants Open | A56 |
| Nov 1980 | Vladimir Mikhailovi Liberzon | 2,545 | 24th Olympiad | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 61 | 37.5 | 2,428 |
| ch-FRA | 1992 | 58 | 27 | 2,335 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,369 |
| Cannes Open | 1998 | 43 | 22 | 2,402 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2015 | 33 | 30.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 20 | 8 | 2,299 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roland Weill (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Giffard's chess games?
1,248 games by Nicolas Giffard, 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 Giffard has played.
What does Nicolas Giffard play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Nicolas Giffard opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Giffard answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Giffard play as White?
As White, Nicolas Giffard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (76 games, 51.3% win rate); English Opening (60 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Giffard play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Giffard most often plays: Sicilian (98 games, 39.8% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 635 games.
What is Nicolas Giffard's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Giffard is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Nicolas Giffard played?
Our database contains 1,248 games by Nicolas Giffard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 521 wins, 371 draws, 355 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Giffard?
1,248 games by Nicolas Giffard 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.