Prepare against Philippe Brochet
IM · France · World #2,270 classical · FIDE ID 602469
Our database contains 578 games by Philippe Brochet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Brochet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Brochet 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 | 2,369 | 2,421 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,401 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,394 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 578 | 234 | 176 | 167 | 40.5% |
| As White | 288 | 120 | 90 | 77 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 290 | 114 | 86 | 90 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Brochet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Brochet's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 91.3% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 4.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Brochet usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Brochet usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Brochet usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (85% of these games) — Brochet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Brochet usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Brochet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 74.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 69.5% | 50.8% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 21.1% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Philippe Brochet's chess games
All 578 games by Philippe Brochet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 234 wins, 176 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 41 | 12/11/17 | 29.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/11/16 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 11/16/5 | 34.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,661 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B70 |
| Apr 2004 | Olivier Ruest | 2,655 | chT-FRA Gp-A | D24 |
| Jun 2016 | Christian Bauer | 2,634 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A09 |
| Jul 2015 | Andrey Vovk | 2,621 | 33rd Andorra Open | B23 |
| Jan 1994 | Anthony Miles | 2,590 | Villeneuve Tolosane Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 62 | 23.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,311 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 34 | 18 | 2,352 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-Paris int | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,385 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,394 |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,462 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Brochet's chess games?
578 games by Philippe Brochet, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Brochet has played.
What does Philippe Brochet play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Philippe Brochet opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Brochet answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Philippe Brochet play as White?
As White, Philippe Brochet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Brochet play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Brochet most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Philippe Brochet's FIDE rating?
Philippe Brochet is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Philippe Brochet played?
Our database contains 578 games by Philippe Brochet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 176 draws, 167 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Brochet?
578 games by Philippe Brochet 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.