Prepare against Patrick Claisse
France · World #86,810 classical · FIDE ID 621145
When preparing against Patrick Claisse, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Patrick Claisse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Claisse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Claisse 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 | 1,768 | 2,020 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 35.0% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Claisse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Claisse's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Claisse usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Claisse usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Claisse usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 56.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Patrick Claisse's chess games
All 163 games by Patrick Claisse 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: 57 wins, 54 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Xavier Lebrun | 2,230 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | C41 |
| Jul 2008 | Benjamin Rolland | 2,153 | 16th Saint Affrique Open | D00 |
| Jul 2002 | Julien Becquart | 2,110 | ch-Paris Open | C10 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexandre Iwanesko | 2,062 | 16th Saint Affrique Open | B63 |
| Apr 2004 | Remi Soupizon | 2,026 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Yvelines | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,931 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,732 |
| 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Autumn | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,693 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 16th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Claisse's chess games?
163 games by Patrick Claisse, 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 Patrick Claisse has played.
What does Patrick Claisse play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Patrick Claisse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Claisse answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Claisse play as White?
As White, Patrick Claisse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Claisse play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Claisse most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Patrick Claisse's FIDE rating?
Patrick Claisse is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Patrick Claisse played?
Our database contains 163 games by Patrick Claisse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 54 draws, 52 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Claisse?
163 games by Patrick Claisse 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.