Prepare against Olivier Elkaim
France · World #34,094 classical · FIDE ID 606413
Our database contains 42 games by Olivier Elkaim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Elkaim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Elkaim 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 | 1,963 | 2,105 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Elkaim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Elkaim's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Elkaim usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Elkaim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Elkaim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Olivier Elkaim's chess games
All 42 games by Olivier Elkaim 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jean-Marie Dubois | 2,305 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,275 | Paris Open | C84 |
| Jul 2010 | Yoann Le Montagner | 2,018 | ch-Paris Open A | B78 |
| Jul 2010 | Etienne Huguet | 1,966 | ch-Paris Open A | B86 |
| Jul 2010 | Victor Durand | 1,950 | ch-Paris Open A | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,401 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| Meudon Open | 1991 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,698 |
| Val Maubuee Open | 1989 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 2 | 1 | 2,297 |
| Issy les Moulineaux tt | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Elkaim's chess games?
42 games by Olivier Elkaim, 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 Olivier Elkaim has played.
What does Olivier Elkaim play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Olivier Elkaim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Elkaim answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Olivier Elkaim play as White?
As White, Olivier Elkaim's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Elkaim play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Elkaim most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Olivier Elkaim's FIDE rating?
Olivier Elkaim is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Olivier Elkaim played?
Our database contains 42 games by Olivier Elkaim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Elkaim?
42 games by Olivier Elkaim 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.