Prepare against Olivier Gaftarnik
France · World #80,085 classical · FIDE ID 619132
When preparing against Olivier Gaftarnik, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Olivier Gaftarnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Gaftarnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Gaftarnik 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 | 1,789 | 2,030 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,775 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 9 | 11 | 27 | 19.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Gaftarnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Gaftarnik's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gaftarnik usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gaftarnik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gaftarnik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gaftarnik usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Olivier Gaftarnik's chess games
All 47 games by Olivier Gaftarnik 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Frederic Dijoux | 2,132 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | A00 |
| Jan 2007 | Adrien Marie | 2,086 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | B98 |
| Aug 2001 | Eric Delaire | 1,910 | ch-FRA Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2005 | Patrice Quideau | 1,824 | 20th Avoine Open | B30 |
| Jul 2005 | Renaud Dury | 1,770 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 2,006 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,697 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,667 |
| Saint Affrique Open 15th | 2007 | 2 | 2 | 2,509 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,941 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Gaftarnik's chess games?
47 games by Olivier Gaftarnik, 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 Gaftarnik has played.
What does Olivier Gaftarnik play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Olivier Gaftarnik opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Gaftarnik answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Olivier Gaftarnik play as White?
As White, Olivier Gaftarnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Gaftarnik play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Gaftarnik most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Olivier Gaftarnik's FIDE rating?
Olivier Gaftarnik is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Olivier Gaftarnik played?
Our database contains 47 games by Olivier Gaftarnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Gaftarnik?
47 games by Olivier Gaftarnik 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.