Prepare against Pascal Blachon
France · World #24,118 classical · FIDE ID 636320
When preparing against Pascal Blachon, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 22 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Pascal Blachon, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Blachon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Blachon 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 | 2,024 | 2,176 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,033 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 2,033 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 84 | 19 | 86 | 44.4% |
| As White | 93 | 38 | 10 | 45 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 46 | 9 | 41 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Blachon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Blachon's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 78.5% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 15.1% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Blachon usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Blachon usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Blachon usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Blachon usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Blachon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Blachon usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 43.9% | 64.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 26.3% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Pascal Blachon's chess games
All 189 games by Pascal Blachon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 84 wins, 19 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Gary Giroyan | 2,406 | ch-FRA Rapid | C86 |
| Jan 2021 | James Eden | 2,323 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B20 |
| Jan 2021 | Mahel Boyer | 2,307 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A60 |
| May 2008 | Julien G. Laurent | 2,294 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | E91 |
| Mar 2021 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,285 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,889 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 2,172 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,005 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,817 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,981 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Blachon's chess games?
189 games by Pascal Blachon, from Jul 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 Pascal Blachon has played.
What does Pascal Blachon play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Pascal Blachon opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Blachon answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pascal Blachon play as White?
As White, Pascal Blachon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Blachon play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Blachon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Pascal Blachon's FIDE rating?
Pascal Blachon is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pascal Blachon played?
Our database contains 189 games by Pascal Blachon, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 19 draws, 86 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Blachon?
189 games by Pascal Blachon 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.