Prepare against Nicolas Tarin
France · World #19,512 classical · FIDE ID 612812
Our database contains 31 games by Nicolas Tarin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Tarin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Tarin 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 | 2,061 | 2,165 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 25.8% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Tarin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Tarin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Tarin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tarin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tarin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tarin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tarin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Tarin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Nicolas Tarin's chess games
All 31 games by Nicolas Tarin 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Juan Manuel Martin Ojeda | 2,295 | 10th Avoine Open | D07 |
| Jan 1995 | Mario Yard | 2,135 | 11th Cappelle Open | A55 |
| Jan 2002 | Stephen Jessel | 2,053 | 55th Paris Apsap Open | C05 |
| Oct 2009 | Frederic Coudray | 2,044 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B33 |
| Oct 2002 | Pierre-Yves Basso | 2,037 | chT-FRA Gr4 0203 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 59th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 10th Avoine Open | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,203 |
| chT-FRA Gr4 0203 | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 7th Creon Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,964 |
| Le Touquet Open 09th | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 2,025 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Tarin's chess games?
31 games by Nicolas Tarin, 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 Tarin has played.
What does Nicolas Tarin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nicolas Tarin opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Tarin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Tarin play as White?
As White, Nicolas Tarin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Tarin play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Tarin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nicolas Tarin's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Tarin is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Nicolas Tarin played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nicolas Tarin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Tarin?
31 games by Nicolas Tarin 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.