Prepare against Pascal Verneuil
France · World #15,114 classical · FIDE ID 623814
Our database contains 209 games by Pascal Verneuil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Verneuil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Verneuil 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 | 2,104 | 2,215 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,174 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,190 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 104 | 39 | 66 | 49.8% |
| As White | 107 | 55 | 19 | 33 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 49 | 20 | 33 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Verneuil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Verneuil's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 94.4% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Verneuil usually continues b3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Verneuil usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Verneuil usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verneuil usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 97.8% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 55.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Pascal Verneuil's chess games
All 209 games by Pascal Verneuil 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: 104 wins, 39 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Aman Hambleton | 2,481 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | C41 |
| Jan 2019 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,416 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | B21 |
| Jan 2018 | Robert Bellin | 2,343 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | B30 |
| Jan 2016 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,338 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B22 |
| Jan 2015 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,310 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Martinique | 2017 | 32 | 27 | 2,119 |
| ch-Martinique 29th | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,995 |
| ch-Martinique 31th | 2015 | 11 | 10 | 2,232 |
| ch-Martinique 34th | 2018 | 11 | 10 | 2,089 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,192 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Verneuil's chess games?
209 games by Pascal Verneuil, 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 Verneuil has played.
What does Pascal Verneuil play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Pascal Verneuil opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Verneuil answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pascal Verneuil play as White?
As White, Pascal Verneuil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Verneuil play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Verneuil most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Pascal Verneuil's FIDE rating?
Pascal Verneuil is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Pascal Verneuil played?
Our database contains 209 games by Pascal Verneuil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 39 draws, 66 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Verneuil?
209 games by Pascal Verneuil 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.