Prepare against Olivier Hadamard
France · World #75,015 classical · FIDE ID 653918
When preparing against Olivier Hadamard, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 54 games by Olivier Hadamard, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Hadamard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Hadamard 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 | 1,805 | 1,911 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,842 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 42.6% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Hadamard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Hadamard's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hadamard usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hadamard usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Hadamard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Hadamard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Olivier Hadamard's chess games
All 54 games by Olivier Hadamard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Jean-Paul Hoarau | 1,911 | 9th Reunion Open | A52 |
| Jul 2018 | Robin Lagunes | 1,857 | 3rd Espalion Open | C19 |
| Aug 2007 | Loic Belhachemi | 1,800 | ch-FRA Open C | D32 |
| Aug 2007 | Vincent Perradin | 1,780 | ch-FRA Open C | B77 |
| Aug 2007 | Catherine Bertrand | 1,760 | ch-FRA Open C | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open C | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 1,934 |
| 8th Reunion Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,725 |
| 9th Reunion Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,834 |
| Pierrevert Open 5th | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,877 |
| Gap Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,666 |
| 2nd Gap Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Hadamard's chess games?
54 games by Olivier Hadamard, from Apr 2005 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 Hadamard has played.
What does Olivier Hadamard play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Olivier Hadamard opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Hadamard answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Olivier Hadamard play as White?
As White, Olivier Hadamard's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Hadamard play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Hadamard most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Olivier Hadamard's FIDE rating?
Olivier Hadamard is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Olivier Hadamard played?
Our database contains 54 games by Olivier Hadamard, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Hadamard?
54 games by Olivier Hadamard 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.