Prepare against Pascal Vianin
CHE · World #18,953 classical · FIDE ID 1301799
Our database contains 178 games by Pascal Vianin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Vianin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Vianin 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 | 2,066 | 2,226 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,147 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,197 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 47 | 34 | 97 | 26.4% |
| As White | 97 | 28 | 20 | 49 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 14 | 48 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Vianin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Vianin's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 86.6% | 39.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.4% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 39.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vianin usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vianin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vianin usually continues Qe2 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vianin usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Vianin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Vianin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 71.0% | 18.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Pascal Vianin's chess games
All 178 games by Pascal Vianin 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: 47 wins, 34 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E30 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Andreas Heimann | 2,433 | chT-SUI | C47 |
| Jan 2003 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,351 | Lausanne Open | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,335 | Hastings Masters | A87 |
| Jan 2003 | Stephane Pujos | 2,331 | Lausanne Open | A04 |
| Jan 1990 | Sinisa Joksic | 2,320 | Sion | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 40 | 9.5 | 2,123 |
| Geneve Open | 2003 | 39 | 17 | 2,212 |
| Lausanne Open | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,281 |
| Sion | 1990 | 10 | 2 | 2,078 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Plainpalais Open | 1994 | 6 | 6 | 2,520 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,073 |
| 18th Zuerich Open B | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Vianin's chess games?
178 games by Pascal Vianin, 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 Vianin has played.
What does Pascal Vianin play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Pascal Vianin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Vianin answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pascal Vianin play as White?
As White, Pascal Vianin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Vianin play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Vianin most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Pascal Vianin's FIDE rating?
Pascal Vianin is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Pascal Vianin played?
Our database contains 178 games by Pascal Vianin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 34 draws, 97 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Vianin?
178 games by Pascal Vianin 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.