Prepare against Pascal Tournier
France · World #22,541 classical · FIDE ID 625272
When preparing against Pascal Tournier, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Pascal Tournier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Tournier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Tournier 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 | 2,036 | 2,170 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,051 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,085 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 22.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Tournier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Tournier's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Tournier usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tournier usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tournier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Pascal Tournier's chess games
All 40 games by Pascal Tournier 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,319 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | E61 |
| Mar 2007 | Gilles-Noel Stoven | 2,142 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | B90 |
| Mar 2003 | Noel Guth | 2,120 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | A29 |
| Dec 2005 | Fabrice Janier | 2,055 | Besancon Open | A43 |
| Oct 2008 | Tristan Hoffer | 2,047 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 2005 | 10 | 1 | 1,954 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 2,000 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,275 |
| Geneve Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,043 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,136 |
| Besancon Open | 2005 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,305 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Tournier's chess games?
40 games by Pascal Tournier, 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 Tournier has played.
What does Pascal Tournier play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pascal Tournier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Tournier answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pascal Tournier play as White?
As White, Pascal Tournier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Tournier play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Tournier most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pascal Tournier's FIDE rating?
Pascal Tournier is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Pascal Tournier played?
Our database contains 40 games by Pascal Tournier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Tournier?
40 games by Pascal Tournier 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.