Prepare against Pierre Alard
France · World #133,931 classical · FIDE ID 638153
When preparing against Pierre Alard, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 59 games by Pierre Alard, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Alard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Alard 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 | 1,636 | 2,037 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,716 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 6 | 32 | 35.6% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Alard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Alard's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 46.4% | 26.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Alard usually continues g3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Alard usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Alard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Alard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Alard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Pierre Alard's chess games
All 59 games by Pierre Alard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Irina Tetenkina | 2,247 | 8th Creon Open | A26 |
| Jul 2008 | Claude Maruejols | 2,044 | 13th Creon Open | A50 |
| Apr 2007 | Thomas Courtine | 1,840 | 1st Ambes Open | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Francois Drochon | 1,765 | 11th Creon Open | E70 |
| Apr 2007 | Dedan Ramdine | 1,760 | 1st Ambes Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ambes Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,687 |
| Bordeaux | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,581 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 8th Creon Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,159 |
| 4th Creon Open | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,190 |
| 11th Creon Open | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 1,865 |
| 9th Creon Open | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| Creon Open 2nd | 1997 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Alard's chess games?
59 games by Pierre Alard, from Oct 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 Pierre Alard has played.
What does Pierre Alard play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Pierre Alard opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Alard answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Pierre Alard play as White?
As White, Pierre Alard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Alard play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Alard most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pierre Alard's FIDE rating?
Pierre Alard is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Pierre Alard played?
Our database contains 59 games by Pierre Alard, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Alard?
59 games by Pierre Alard 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.