Prepare against Patrick Spitz
France · World #31,775 classical · FIDE ID 613118
Our database contains 52 games by Patrick Spitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Spitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Spitz 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 | 1,975 | 2,194 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,078 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,029 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 11 | 23 | 34.6% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Spitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Spitz's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Spitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Spitz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Spitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Patrick Spitz's chess games
All 52 games by Patrick Spitz 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Fabrice Fiol | 2,205 | Paris Open B | B23 |
| Jan 2019 | Jean Meunier-Pion | 2,171 | ch-FRA Open A | B40 |
| Jan 1996 | Jerome Mendeiros | 2,165 | Paris Open B | B01 |
| Mar 2007 | Clement Metzger | 2,160 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B33 |
| Jan 2006 | Bernard Calas | 2,137 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | – |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| Evry Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 2,111 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 4th Sunway Formentera Open | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,710 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,995 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 3 | 3 | 2,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Spitz's chess games?
52 games by Patrick Spitz, 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 Spitz has played.
What does Patrick Spitz play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Patrick Spitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Spitz answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Patrick Spitz play as White?
As White, Patrick Spitz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Spitz play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Spitz most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Patrick Spitz's FIDE rating?
Patrick Spitz is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Patrick Spitz played?
Our database contains 52 games by Patrick Spitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Spitz?
52 games by Patrick Spitz 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.