Prepare against Philippe Olivier
France · World #49,695 classical · FIDE ID 613193
Our database contains 48 games by Philippe Olivier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Olivier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Olivier 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 | 1,894 | 2,137 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,920 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Olivier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Olivier's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Olivier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Olivier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Olivier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Olivier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Philippe Olivier's chess games
All 48 games by Philippe Olivier 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Nikola Spiridonov | 2,373 | ch-Paris Open | E61 |
| Mar 2002 | Danial Saiboulatov | 2,231 | chT2-FRA | C16 |
| Dec 2003 | Marvin Lepan | 2,224 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B52 |
| Mar 2002 | Mathieu Renaudin | 2,177 | chT2-FRA | C18 |
| Jan 1998 | Thanh-Tong Nguyen | 2,175 | Paris Apsap Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,125 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,247 |
| 56th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,064 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,913 |
| Bois Colombes Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Olivier's chess games?
48 games by Philippe Olivier, 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 Olivier has played.
What does Philippe Olivier play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Philippe Olivier opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Olivier answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Philippe Olivier play as White?
As White, Philippe Olivier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Olivier play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Olivier most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Philippe Olivier's FIDE rating?
Philippe Olivier is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Philippe Olivier played?
Our database contains 48 games by Philippe Olivier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Olivier?
48 games by Philippe Olivier 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.