Prepare against Philippe Testard
France · World #67,632 classical · FIDE ID 653780
When preparing against Philippe Testard, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Philippe Testard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Testard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Testard 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 | 1,829 | 2,017 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,908 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 45.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Testard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Testard's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Testard usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Testard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Testard usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Testard usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Testard usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Testard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Philippe Testard's chess games
All 40 games by Philippe Testard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Marc Perrin | 2,096 | Aurec Cup | A03 |
| Jun 2002 | Serge Stankovic | 2,089 | Aurec Cup | A40 |
| Jun 2002 | Dimitri Kousnetsoff | 2,070 | Aurec Cup | E62 |
| Apr 2008 | Rebecca Klipper | 2,061 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B22 |
| Mar 2004 | Gerard Cursoux | 2,040 | ch-Loire Top20 0304 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| Lyon LOE Open | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| Aurec Cup | 2002 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| Lyon Open | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Testard's chess games?
40 games by Philippe Testard, from Jul 2006 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 Testard has played.
What does Philippe Testard play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philippe Testard opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Testard answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Philippe Testard play as White?
As White, Philippe Testard's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Testard play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Testard most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Philippe Testard's FIDE rating?
Philippe Testard is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Philippe Testard played?
Our database contains 40 games by Philippe Testard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Testard?
40 games by Philippe Testard 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.