Prepare against Olivier Poisson
France · World #18,288 classical · FIDE ID 627160
Our database contains 58 games by Olivier Poisson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Poisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Poisson 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 | 2,072 | 2,181 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,109 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 13 | 24 | 36.2% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Poisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Poisson's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Poisson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Poisson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Poisson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Poisson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Olivier Poisson's chess games
All 58 games by Olivier Poisson 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Evgeni Janev | 2,456 | 4th Marseille Open | A49 |
| Jul 2004 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,444 | 5th Marseille Open | D45 |
| Jan 1990 | Andrew D Martin | 2,430 | 2nd Cannes Open | B22 |
| Apr 2006 | Mathieu Tournier | 2,230 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Fred Berend | 2,210 | Val Thorens Open B | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| Gap Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Val Thorens Open B | 1989 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,374 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2008 | 4 | 0 | 2,074 |
| chT-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,235 |
| Marseille Open | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Poisson's chess games?
58 games by Olivier Poisson, 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 Poisson has played.
What does Olivier Poisson play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Olivier Poisson opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Poisson answers 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Olivier Poisson play as White?
As White, Olivier Poisson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Poisson play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Poisson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Olivier Poisson's FIDE rating?
Olivier Poisson is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Olivier Poisson played?
Our database contains 58 games by Olivier Poisson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Poisson?
58 games by Olivier Poisson 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.