Prepare against Pierre Beaulieu
Canada · World #78,116 classical · FIDE ID 2609576
When preparing against Pierre Beaulieu, expect 1.b3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Pierre Beaulieu, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Beaulieu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Beaulieu 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 | 1,795 | 1,858 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 72 | 39 | 105 | 33.3% |
| As White | 106 | 40 | 19 | 47 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 32 | 20 | 58 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Beaulieu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Beaulieu's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 54 | 50.9% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 26 | 24.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 15.1% | 53.1% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 51% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues Bb2 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Beaulieu usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 30 | 52.6% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 19 | 33.3% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Pierre Beaulieu's chess games
All 216 games by Pierre Beaulieu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 72 wins, 39 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 53 | 21/8/24 | 39.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | English Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Anthony Ibrahim | 2,191 | ch-Montreal Open | B00 |
| Jul 2001 | Jacques Belanger | 2,173 | Quebec COQ Open | A01 |
| Jul 2011 | Thierry Libersan | 2,141 | Quebec Open | B00 |
| Jul 2013 | Arkadiusz Luksza | 2,116 | Quebec Open | A03 |
| Jul 2001 | Dinara Khaziyeva | 2,074 | Quebec COQ Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2013 | 26 | 11 | 1,943 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2018 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,903 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,824 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 1,854 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 1,952 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,991 |
| Quebec Open U2400 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Quebec COQ Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Beaulieu's chess games?
216 games by Pierre Beaulieu, from Nov 2009 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 Beaulieu has played.
What does Pierre Beaulieu play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Pierre Beaulieu opens with 1.b3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Beaulieu answers 1...b6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...b6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Pierre Beaulieu play as White?
As White, Pierre Beaulieu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Beaulieu play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Beaulieu most often plays: Owen Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Pierre Beaulieu's FIDE rating?
Pierre Beaulieu is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Pierre Beaulieu played?
Our database contains 216 games by Pierre Beaulieu, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 39 draws, 105 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Beaulieu?
216 games by Pierre Beaulieu 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.