Prepare against Nicolas Paci
France · World #26,077 classical · FIDE ID 606626
Our database contains 77 games by Nicolas Paci, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Paci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Paci 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 | 2,010 | 2,018 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 40 | 12 | 25 | 51.9% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Paci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Paci's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 78.9% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Paci usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Paci usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Paci usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Paci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Paci usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Paci usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Nicolas Paci's chess games
All 77 games by Nicolas Paci in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 40 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Alexandre Roubaud | 2,074 | ch-FRA U14 | B23 |
| Nov 2008 | Delphine Gras | 1,995 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | A07 |
| Jul 2009 | Marc Salcedo | 1,967 | Condom Open A | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Kim Cabanes | 1,932 | ch-FRA U14 | A07 |
| Oct 2010 | Gaelle Lamotte | 1,918 | chT1-FRA 1011 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 22 | 12 | 1,425 |
| chT-FRA U20 0405 | 2004 | 14 | 9 | 1,442 |
| chT-FRA U20a 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 8 | 1,687 |
| ch-FRA U10 | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,033 |
| chT-FRA U20 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,752 |
| Condom Open A | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Paci's chess games?
77 games by Nicolas Paci, from Jul 2007 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 Paci has played.
What does Nicolas Paci play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Nicolas Paci opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Paci answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Paci play as White?
As White, Nicolas Paci's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Paci play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Paci most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Nicolas Paci's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Paci is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Nicolas Paci played?
Our database contains 77 games by Nicolas Paci, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Paci?
77 games by Nicolas Paci 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.