Prepare against Olivier Heurtebize
FM · France · World #7,553 classical · FIDE ID 605360
Our database contains 166 games by Olivier Heurtebize, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Heurtebize's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Heurtebize 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 | 2,213 | 2,316 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,312 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,277 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 53 | 52 | 61 | 31.9% |
| As White | 88 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Heurtebize's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Heurtebize's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 80.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.8% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 52.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Heurtebize usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 82.4% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
Olivier Heurtebize's chess games
All 166 games by Olivier Heurtebize 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: 53 wins, 52 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Alexandr Fier | 2,571 | 27th Cappelle Open | B43 |
| Feb 2000 | Christopher Ward | 2,509 | Jersey Open | D31 |
| Apr 2023 | Lev Yankelevich | 2,459 | Reykjavik Open | A58 |
| Feb 2000 | Aaron P Summerscale | 2,430 | Jersey Open | A86 |
| Jan 1994 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,410 | 09th Avoine Open | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Lvov | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,168 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| Mans | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 3rd Le Mans | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Heurtebize's chess games?
166 games by Olivier Heurtebize, 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 Heurtebize has played.
What does Olivier Heurtebize play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Olivier Heurtebize opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Heurtebize answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Olivier Heurtebize play as White?
As White, Olivier Heurtebize's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Heurtebize play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Heurtebize most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Olivier Heurtebize's FIDE rating?
Olivier Heurtebize is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Olivier Heurtebize played?
Our database contains 166 games by Olivier Heurtebize, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 52 draws, 61 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Heurtebize?
166 games by Olivier Heurtebize 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.