Prepare against Nicolas Noel
France · World #112,414 classical · FIDE ID 36014729
When preparing against Nicolas Noel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolas Noel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Noel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Noel 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 | 1,695 | 1,732 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,789 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Noel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Noel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Noel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Noel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Noel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Noel's chess games
All 30 games by Nicolas Noel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Ekasith Buasroung | 1,554 | Bangkok Assumption Open | B00 |
| Dec 2015 | Michael Yeoh | 1,495 | 7th Penang Open B | B21 |
| Dec 2015 | Hui Yi Chong | 1,443 | 7th Penang Open B | D00 |
| Dec 2021 | Kunawach Kunanantakul | 1,386 | Bangkok Thailand Open | A40 |
| Dec 2021 | Pricha Srivatanakul | 1,317 | Bangkok Thailand Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Thailand Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,649 |
| 7th Penang Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,486 |
| Bangkok Assumption Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,849 |
| 9th Penang Open B | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,263 |
| 11th Penang Open B | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,597 |
| 1st Pattaya Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,839 |
| Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,271 |
| Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Noel's chess games?
30 games by Nicolas Noel, from May 2012 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 Noel has played.
What does Nicolas Noel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nicolas Noel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Noel answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Noel play as White?
As White, Nicolas Noel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Noel play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Noel most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nicolas Noel's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Noel is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Nicolas Noel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolas Noel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Noel?
30 games by Nicolas Noel 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.