Prepare against Nicolas Le Hetet
FM · France · World #5,721 classical · FIDE ID 634824
When preparing against Nicolas Le Hetet, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Nicolas Le Hetet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Le Hetet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Le Hetet 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 | 2,254 | 2,395 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,392 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 70 | 49 | 63 | 38.5% |
| As White | 97 | 39 | 26 | 32 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Le Hetet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Le Hetet's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 97.9% | 53.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hetet usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hetet usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hetet usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Hetet usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 82.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Nicolas Le Hetet's chess games
All 182 games by Nicolas Le Hetet 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: 70 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,705 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B91 |
| Jun 2021 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,572 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B91 |
| Sep 2022 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,426 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2022 | Anton Isajevsky | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | B72 |
| Jul 2019 | Guillaume Lamard | 2,401 | Condom 18th | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 49 | 24.5 | 2,271 |
| 1st Ambes Open | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,077 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,389 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,040 |
| Condom 18th | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,393 |
| 2nd Ambes Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,136 |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Le Hetet's chess games?
182 games by Nicolas Le Hetet, 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 Le Hetet has played.
What does Nicolas Le Hetet play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Nicolas Le Hetet opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Le Hetet answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Le Hetet play as White?
As White, Nicolas Le Hetet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Le Hetet play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Le Hetet most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Nicolas Le Hetet's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Le Hetet is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Nicolas Le Hetet played?
Our database contains 182 games by Nicolas Le Hetet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Le Hetet?
182 games by Nicolas Le Hetet 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.