Prepare against Pascal Tchalimian
France · World #52,205 classical · FIDE ID 626465
Our database contains 49 games by Pascal Tchalimian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Tchalimian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Tchalimian 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 | 1,884 | 2,087 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,946 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,929 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 67.6% |
| b3 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tchalimian usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Pascal Tchalimian's chess games
All 49 games by Pascal Tchalimian 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, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Francisco Abarca del Rio | 2,130 | ch-Paris Open | A46 |
| Jul 2000 | Karl Nekam | 2,112 | ch-Paris Open | B97 |
| Dec 2010 | Ludovic Morice | 2,086 | ch-Loire Top20 1011 | A01 |
| Mar 2014 | Gregory Andre | 1,910 | ch-Loire Top20 1314 | C11 |
| Mar 2012 | Pierre Garon | 1,904 | ch-Loire Top20 1112 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Loire Top20 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,924 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Loire Top 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,040 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Tchalimian's chess games?
49 games by Pascal Tchalimian, 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 Pascal Tchalimian has played.
What does Pascal Tchalimian play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pascal Tchalimian opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.b3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Tchalimian answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Pascal Tchalimian play as White?
As White, Pascal Tchalimian's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Tchalimian play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Tchalimian most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Pascal Tchalimian's FIDE rating?
Pascal Tchalimian is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Pascal Tchalimian played?
Our database contains 49 games by Pascal Tchalimian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Tchalimian?
49 games by Pascal Tchalimian 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.