Prepare against Philippe Andrieu
France · World #81,046 classical · FIDE ID 612600
When preparing against Philippe Andrieu, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 39.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Philippe Andrieu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Andrieu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Andrieu 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 | 1,786 | 2,052 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,859 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 67 | 15 | 84 | 40.4% |
| As White | 77 | 33 | 5 | 39 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 89 | 34 | 10 | 45 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Andrieu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Andrieu's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 74.0% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 22.1% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues Bg5 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Andrieu usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 15 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.5% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 83.3% | 42.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Philippe Andrieu's chess games
All 166 games by Philippe Andrieu 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: 67 wins, 15 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,262 | ch-FRA Seniors | A41 |
| Nov 2006 | Robert Forthofer | 2,250 | 21st Le Touquet Open | C25 |
| Nov 2006 | Arnaud Helstroffer | 2,227 | 21st Le Touquet Open | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Gabriela Olarasu | 2,222 | 21st Avoine Open | A45 |
| Jan 2015 | Yves Lamorelle | 2,198 | ch-FRA Seniors | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2022 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,049 |
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,842 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 4th Salon de Provence Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,268 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| Bagnoles de l'Orne | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Andrieu's chess games?
166 games by Philippe Andrieu, 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 Philippe Andrieu has played.
What does Philippe Andrieu play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Philippe Andrieu opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Andrieu answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Philippe Andrieu play as White?
As White, Philippe Andrieu's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Andrieu play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Andrieu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Philippe Andrieu's FIDE rating?
Philippe Andrieu is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Philippe Andrieu played?
Our database contains 166 games by Philippe Andrieu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 15 draws, 84 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Andrieu?
166 games by Philippe Andrieu 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.