Prepare against Olivier Catot
France · World #101,698 classical · FIDE ID 26003694
When preparing against Olivier Catot, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 48 games by Olivier Catot, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Catot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Catot 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 | 1,725 | 1,735 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 31.3% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Catot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Catot's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Catot usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Catot usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Catot usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Catot usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Olivier Catot's chess games
All 48 games by Olivier Catot in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Sylvain Fayette | 1,976 | 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | A80 |
| Jul 2014 | Jean-Francois Boyer | 1,780 | 5th Salon de Provence Open | B02 |
| Jul 2013 | Matthieu Chabeaudy | 1,716 | ch-Provence 1213 | A67 |
| Dec 2011 | Nicolas Nerino Escoubet | 1,679 | 4th Marseille Open | C02 |
| Dec 2011 | Mathilde Savalle | 1,617 | 4th Marseille Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,420 |
| ch-Provence 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| 5th Salon de Provence Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 5th Marseille Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,592 |
| 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Catot's chess games?
48 games by Olivier Catot, from Sep 2010 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 Olivier Catot has played.
What does Olivier Catot play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Olivier Catot opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Catot answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Olivier Catot play as White?
As White, Olivier Catot's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Catot play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Catot most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Olivier Catot's FIDE rating?
Olivier Catot is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Olivier Catot played?
Our database contains 48 games by Olivier Catot, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Catot?
48 games by Olivier Catot 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.