Prepare against Pascal Vignier
France · World #44,303 classical · FIDE ID 643467
Our database contains 43 games by Pascal Vignier, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Vignier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Vignier 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 | 1,916 | 2,105 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Vignier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Vignier's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vignier usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Vignier usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Vignier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vignier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Pascal Vignier's chess games
All 43 games by Pascal Vignier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Luc Aurel | 2,191 | ch-FRA Open A | B07 |
| Aug 2011 | Denis Laplanche | 2,125 | ch-FRA Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Laurent Zaninetti | 2,013 | ch-FRA Open A | D13 |
| Aug 2008 | Regis Ane | 1,993 | ch-FRA Open A | B03 |
| Aug 2008 | Denis Charpentier | 1,974 | ch-FRA Open A | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,953 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,815 |
| Paris Open B | 1999 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,924 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,874 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Vignier's chess games?
43 games by Pascal Vignier, from Jan 2004 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 Vignier has played.
What does Pascal Vignier play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pascal Vignier opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Vignier answers 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Pascal Vignier play as White?
As White, Pascal Vignier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Vignier play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Vignier most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pascal Vignier's FIDE rating?
Pascal Vignier is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Pascal Vignier played?
Our database contains 43 games by Pascal Vignier, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Vignier?
43 games by Pascal Vignier 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.