Prepare against Pierre Bailet
GM · France · World #1,316 classical · FIDE ID 655830
Our database contains 909 games by Pierre Bailet, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Bailet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Bailet 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 | 2,423 | 2,536 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,444 | 2,493 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,484 | 2,536 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 909 | 382 | 378 | 149 | 42.0% |
| As White | 455 | 222 | 169 | 64 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 454 | 160 | 209 | 85 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Bailet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Bailet's side.
First moves as White (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 275 | 60.4% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 85 | 18.7% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 16.5% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.7% | 79.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bailet usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bailet usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bailet usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bailet usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bailet usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Bailet usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 78 | 37.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 20 | 9.7% | 67.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.4% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 67.1% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 51 | 31.7% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Pierre Bailet's chess games
All 909 games by Pierre Bailet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 382 wins, 378 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 22/13/3 | 57.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/24/9 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 8/19/9 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/11/2 | 45.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,655 | Sitges Sunway Open 1st | C86 |
| Feb 2019 | Christian Bauer | 2,647 | 1st Cappelle Rapid Open | C15 |
| Aug 2022 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,617 | Aix en Provence | B81 |
| Jun 2016 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,593 | FRA-chT Top 12 | E00 |
| Jun 2015 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,563 | 34th Mitropa Cup | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 63 | 29 | 2,511 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 49 | 29.5 | 2,413 |
| Liffre Open | 2024 | 40 | 28 | 2,442 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 2,489 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,366 |
| Breizh Masters | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,431 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-A | 2021 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,491 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Bailet's chess games?
909 games by Pierre Bailet, from Jul 2005 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 Pierre Bailet has played.
What does Pierre Bailet play on the first move as White?
Across 455 games with White in our database, Pierre Bailet opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Bailet answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pierre Bailet play as White?
As White, Pierre Bailet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 57.9% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 455 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Bailet play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Bailet most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Pierre Bailet's FIDE rating?
Pierre Bailet is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,444 in rapid and 2,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,536 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Pierre Bailet played?
Our database contains 909 games by Pierre Bailet, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 382 wins, 378 draws, 149 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Bailet?
909 games by Pierre Bailet 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.