Prepare against Pierre Blum
France · World #112,534 classical · FIDE ID 634492
When preparing against Pierre Blum, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 51 games by Pierre Blum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Blum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Blum 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 | 1,694 | 1,854 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 5 | 29 | 17 | 9.8% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 8.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Blum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Blum's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Blum usually continues a3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Blum usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Blum usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Blum usually continues Bg5 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Blum usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Blum usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Pierre Blum's chess games
All 51 games by Pierre Blum in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 5 wins, 29 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Gerald Ducloux | 2,171 | Mulhouse | A45 |
| Jul 2002 | Marc Schaub | 2,019 | Mulhouse FIDE | A45 |
| Jun 2009 | Heiner Papa | 1,954 | ch-Baden Seniors | D01 |
| Aug 2007 | Hubert Laval | 1,910 | ch-FRA Seniors | A05 |
| Sep 2013 | Tabea Lohrmann | 1,547 | Alsace-Baden | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulhouse | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,973 |
| Mulhouse FIDE | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,856 |
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,558 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,108 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,639 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,624 |
| Besancon Open B | 1999 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Blum's chess games?
51 games by Pierre Blum, from Apr 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 Blum has played.
What does Pierre Blum play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pierre Blum opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Blum answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Pierre Blum play as White?
As White, Pierre Blum's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Blum play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Blum most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pierre Blum's FIDE rating?
Pierre Blum is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Pierre Blum played?
Our database contains 51 games by Pierre Blum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 29 draws, 17 losses (9.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Blum?
51 games by Pierre Blum 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.