Prepare against Olivier Coolen
France · World #115,953 classical · FIDE ID 20634625
When preparing against Olivier Coolen, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Olivier Coolen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Coolen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Coolen 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 | 1,685 | 1,755 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 15 | 10 | 34 | 25.4% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Coolen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Coolen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Coolen usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Coolen usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Coolen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Olivier Coolen's chess games
All 59 games by Olivier Coolen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jean-Sebastien Soalleiro | 2,050 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | A25 |
| Jan 1996 | Michel Arcusa | 1,870 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | C1. Ortega | 1,830 | ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | A43 |
| Jan 1995 | Fabrice Wilfert | 1,820 | ch-Provence access Vitrolles 9596 | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Dorothee Estevez | 1,790 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 1,603 |
| ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 1,625 |
| ch-Provence access Vitrolles 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,625 |
| ch-PROVENCE access Vitrolles 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,654 |
| chT2-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Coolen's chess games?
59 games by Olivier Coolen, from Jun 2015 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 Coolen has played.
What does Olivier Coolen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Olivier Coolen opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Coolen answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olivier Coolen play as White?
As White, Olivier Coolen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Coolen play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Coolen most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Olivier Coolen's FIDE rating?
Olivier Coolen is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Olivier Coolen played?
Our database contains 59 games by Olivier Coolen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Coolen?
59 games by Olivier Coolen 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.