Prepare against Nicolas Perreard
CHE · World #21,965 classical · FIDE ID 1330861
When preparing against Nicolas Perreard, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 76 games by Nicolas Perreard, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Perreard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Perreard 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 | 2,041 | 2,100 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,003 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 18 | 21 | 37 | 23.7% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Perreard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Perreard's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 83.9% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Perreard usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Perreard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Perreard usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Perreard usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Perreard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Perreard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Perreard's chess games
All 76 games by Nicolas Perreard in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Richard Gerber | 2,276 | chT-SUI | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | David Gluckman | 2,161 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Free Style 960 (FSC) | ? |
| Dec 2021 | Lorenz Wuethrich | 2,123 | chT-SUI | D45 |
| Jan 2019 | Hans Dekan | 2,123 | Basel Open | C42 |
| Jul 2020 | Sylvain Carre | 2,106 | 53rd Biel HTO | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Free Style 960 (FSC) | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| Les Diablerets Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Perreard's chess games?
76 games by Nicolas Perreard, from Aug 2014 to Aug 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 Perreard has played.
What does Nicolas Perreard play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Nicolas Perreard opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Perreard answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Perreard play as White?
As White, Nicolas Perreard's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Perreard play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Perreard most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Nicolas Perreard's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Perreard is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Perreard played?
Our database contains 76 games by Nicolas Perreard, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Perreard?
76 games by Nicolas Perreard 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.