Prepare against Paul-Olivier Preux
France · World #11,583 classical · FIDE ID 613452
Our database contains 36 games by Paul-Olivier Preux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul-Olivier Preux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul-Olivier Preux 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 | 2,146 | 2,306 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,204 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 52.8% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Preux usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Preux usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Preux usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d6 (43% of these games) — Preux usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Preux usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Preux usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Paul-Olivier Preux's chess games
All 36 games by Paul-Olivier Preux 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,421 | 14th Creon Open | E24 |
| Jan 1998 | Slavisa Peric | 2,365 | 3rd Creon Open | E14 |
| Aug 2009 | Dimitar Marholev | 2,364 | 14th Creon Open | C25 |
| Jan 1998 | Fabrice Moisan | 2,185 | 3rd Creon Open | B34 |
| Jan 1998 | Miloud Mezouaghi | 2,150 | 3rd Creon Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Creon Open | 1998 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 14th Creon Open | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,418 |
| 10th Condom Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,128 |
| 5th Creon Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,416 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2,440 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,026 |
| ch-World U17 04 | 1980 | 1 | 0 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul-Olivier Preux's chess games?
36 games by Paul-Olivier Preux, 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 Paul-Olivier Preux has played.
What does Paul-Olivier Preux play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul-Olivier Preux opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul-Olivier Preux answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul-Olivier Preux play as White?
As White, Paul-Olivier Preux's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul-Olivier Preux play as Black?
As Black, Paul-Olivier Preux most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Paul-Olivier Preux's FIDE rating?
Paul-Olivier Preux is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Paul-Olivier Preux played?
Our database contains 36 games by Paul-Olivier Preux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul-Olivier Preux?
36 games by Paul-Olivier Preux 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.