Prepare against Philippe Rousseau
France · World #98,261 classical · FIDE ID 20635737
When preparing against Philippe Rousseau, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (89%).
Our database contains 35 games by Philippe Rousseau, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Rousseau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Rousseau 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 | 1,735 | 1,843 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,732 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Rousseau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Rousseau's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rousseau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Rousseau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rousseau usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Rousseau usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rousseau usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Philippe Rousseau's chess games
All 35 games by Philippe Rousseau in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Daniel Billot | 1,793 | 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B01 |
| Oct 2012 | Rudy Mabelly | 1,789 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | A34 |
| Oct 2014 | James Branson | 1,779 | 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | D35 |
| Nov 2012 | Dominique Duval | 1,770 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | D05 |
| Oct 2016 | Marc Plantet | 1,730 | 15th Montigny le Bretonneux B | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,822 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| 14th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Rousseau's chess games?
35 games by Philippe Rousseau, from Jul 2012 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 Rousseau has played.
What does Philippe Rousseau play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philippe Rousseau opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Rousseau answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Philippe Rousseau play as White?
As White, Philippe Rousseau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Rousseau play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Rousseau most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Philippe Rousseau's FIDE rating?
Philippe Rousseau is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Philippe Rousseau played?
Our database contains 35 games by Philippe Rousseau, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Rousseau?
35 games by Philippe Rousseau 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.