Prepare against Pierre Barbot
IM · SVN · World #734 classical · FIDE ID 663727
When preparing against Pierre Barbot, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,018 games by Pierre Barbot, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Barbot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Barbot 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 | 2,480 | 2,480 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,516 | 2,523 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,475 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,018 | 419 | 216 | 383 | 41.2% |
| As White | 519 | 216 | 114 | 189 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 499 | 203 | 102 | 194 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Barbot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Barbot's side.
First moves as White (519 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 335 | 64.5% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 162 | 31.2% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.7% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.3% | 64.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Barbot usually continues c4 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Barbot usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Barbot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barbot usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Barbot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Barbot usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 61.2% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 23.7% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 25 | 11.2% | 34.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 93.3% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.6% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Pierre Barbot's chess games
All 1,018 games by Pierre Barbot in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Sep 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: 419 wins, 216 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 27/10/20 | 47.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 60 | 25/13/22 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 52 | 22/6/24 | 42.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 38 | 10/8/20 | 26.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,664 | ch-Paris 90th | B63 |
| Jun 2021 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,647 | FRA-chT Top 12 | E90 |
| Aug 2016 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,604 | 34th Andorra Open | E32 |
| Jun 2025 | Pranesh M | 2,576 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute | D45 |
| Jul 2013 | Artur Kogan | 2,570 | 31st Andorra Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 351 | 130 | 2,072 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 40 | 25 | 2,485 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 35 | 22 | 2,475 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 2,395 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2011 | 17 | 13 | 2,244 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 16 | 12 | 2,253 |
| 11th Sautron Open | 2012 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Barbot's chess games?
1,018 games by Pierre Barbot, from Jan 2006 to Sep 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 Barbot has played.
What does Pierre Barbot play on the first move as White?
Across 519 games with White in our database, Pierre Barbot opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Barbot answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pierre Barbot play as White?
As White, Pierre Barbot's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 519 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Barbot play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Barbot most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Pierre Barbot's FIDE rating?
Pierre Barbot is currently rated 2,480 in classical chess, 2,516 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pierre Barbot played?
Our database contains 1,018 games by Pierre Barbot, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 419 wins, 216 draws, 383 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Barbot?
1,018 games by Pierre Barbot 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.