Prepare against Philippe Boulet
France · World #29,547 classical · FIDE ID 607444
When preparing against Philippe Boulet, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 60 games by Philippe Boulet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Boulet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Boulet 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 | 1,988 | 2,209 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,965 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,022 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 36.7% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Boulet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Boulet's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 64.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Boulet usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Boulet usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Boulet usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Boulet usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Boulet usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Boulet usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Philippe Boulet's chess games
All 60 games by Philippe Boulet 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,511 | 16th Rochefort Open A | E32 |
| Sep 2014 | Michel Benoit | 2,195 | ch-France Railways | A13 |
| Apr 2012 | Emmanuel Prevot | 2,116 | ch-IDF-St Mandrier | B27 |
| Jun 2000 | Josef Nejezchleba | 2,073 | chT-EU Railways USIC | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Richard Gillet | 2,061 | ch-IDF-St Mandrier | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Metz Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,030 |
| ch-FRA Railways A | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-IDF-St Mandrier | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| 13th Rochefort Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-FRA Railways B | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| France Open | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 1,817 |
| ch-France Railways | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,030 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 4 | 3 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Boulet's chess games?
60 games by Philippe Boulet, 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 Boulet has played.
What does Philippe Boulet play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Philippe Boulet opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Boulet answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Philippe Boulet play as White?
As White, Philippe Boulet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Boulet play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Boulet most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Philippe Boulet's FIDE rating?
Philippe Boulet is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Philippe Boulet played?
Our database contains 60 games by Philippe Boulet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Boulet?
60 games by Philippe Boulet 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.