Prepare against Paloan Decroix
France · World #66,290 classical · FIDE ID 603163
When preparing against Paloan Decroix, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 78 games by Paloan Decroix, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paloan Decroix's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paloan Decroix 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 | 1,833 | 2,127 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,953 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 32 | 8 | 38 | 41.0% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paloan Decroix's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paloan Decroix's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 72.5% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Decroix usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Decroix usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Decroix usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Decroix usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Decroix usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Decroix usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Paloan Decroix's chess games
All 78 games by Paloan Decroix in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Nikolay Milchev | 2,360 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | A25 |
| Dec 2003 | Damian Justo | 2,306 | Paris Apsap Open 69th | A75 |
| Jul 2001 | Najib Draoui | 2,283 | ch-Paris Open | E62 |
| Jan 2015 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,262 | ch-FRA Seniors | A30 |
| Jul 2010 | Sevan Buscara | 2,259 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| 4th Montpellier Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-FRA Seniors Open | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,313 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,854 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,317 |
| Paris Open 64 | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,048 |
| Saint Affrique Open 18th | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,412 |
| Paris Apsap Open 69th | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paloan Decroix's chess games?
78 games by Paloan Decroix, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Paloan Decroix has played.
What does Paloan Decroix play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Paloan Decroix opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paloan Decroix answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Paloan Decroix play as White?
As White, Paloan Decroix's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paloan Decroix play as Black?
As Black, Paloan Decroix most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Paloan Decroix's FIDE rating?
Paloan Decroix is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Paloan Decroix played?
Our database contains 78 games by Paloan Decroix, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paloan Decroix?
78 games by Paloan Decroix 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.