Prepare against Olivier Pucher
FM · France · World #6,033 classical · FIDE ID 620203
Our database contains 217 games by Olivier Pucher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Pucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Pucher 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 | 2,246 | 2,363 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,337 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,337 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 92 | 39 | 86 | 42.4% |
| As White | 118 | 60 | 21 | 37 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 32 | 18 | 49 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Pucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Pucher's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 61.9% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 18.6% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 16.9% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pucher usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pucher usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pucher usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 90.7% | 37.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 75.9% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Olivier Pucher's chess games
All 217 games by Olivier Pucher 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: 92 wins, 39 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,469 | 3rd Condom Open | E32 |
| Mar 2009 | Christophe Philippe | 2,458 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | A87 |
| Mar 2010 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,456 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B20 |
| Jun 2007 | Mustapha Nezar | 2,423 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | D78 |
| Apr 2008 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,411 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,366 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,254 |
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,360 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,275 |
| Nancy A | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| Nancy B | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Pucher's chess games?
217 games by Olivier Pucher, 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 Pucher has played.
What does Olivier Pucher play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Olivier Pucher opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Pucher answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Olivier Pucher play as White?
As White, Olivier Pucher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Pucher play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Pucher most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Olivier Pucher's FIDE rating?
Olivier Pucher is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Olivier Pucher played?
Our database contains 217 games by Olivier Pucher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 39 draws, 86 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Pucher?
217 games by Olivier Pucher 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.