Prepare against Patrice Etchegaray
IM · France · World #5,310 classical · FIDE ID 601047
When preparing against Patrice Etchegaray, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 568 games by Patrice Etchegaray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Etchegaray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Etchegaray 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 | 2,265 | 2,428 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,342 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 568 | 209 | 189 | 169 | 36.8% |
| As White | 277 | 119 | 87 | 70 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 291 | 90 | 102 | 99 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Etchegaray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Etchegaray's side.
First moves as White (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 55.2% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 120 | 43.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Etchegaray usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 80.2% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 8.6% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 92.2% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Patrice Etchegaray's chess games
All 568 games by Patrice Etchegaray 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: 209 wins, 189 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 8/13/10 | 25.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,602 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | E97 |
| Feb 2003 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,523 | 19th Cappelle Open | B00 |
| Sep 2016 | Sergio Cacho Reigadas | 2,520 | chT-ESP Div Honor | A30 |
| Jan 1994 | Jordi Magem Badals | 2,505 | chT-ESP | D27 |
| Jan 1993 | Leonid Bass | 2,500 | Oviedo rapid | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,286 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 19 | 15.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-FRA | 1993 | 15 | 5 | 2,305 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 15 | 9 | 2,299 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,344 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Etchegaray's chess games?
568 games by Patrice Etchegaray, 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 Patrice Etchegaray has played.
What does Patrice Etchegaray play on the first move as White?
Across 277 games with White in our database, Patrice Etchegaray opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Etchegaray answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Patrice Etchegaray play as White?
As White, Patrice Etchegaray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 277 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Etchegaray play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Etchegaray most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 25.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 291 games.
What is Patrice Etchegaray's FIDE rating?
Patrice Etchegaray is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Patrice Etchegaray played?
Our database contains 568 games by Patrice Etchegaray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 189 draws, 169 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Etchegaray?
568 games by Patrice Etchegaray 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.