Prepare against Pierre-Francois Geronimi
France · World #22,183 classical · FIDE ID 655686
When preparing against Pierre-Francois Geronimi, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Pierre-Francois Geronimi, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre-Francois Geronimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre-Francois Geronimi 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 | 2,039 | 2,084 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,076 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 68 | 19 | 79 | 41.0% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 8 | 43 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 34 | 11 | 36 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre-Francois Geronimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre-Francois Geronimi's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 98.8% | 44.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 69.8% | 61.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 16.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Pierre-Francois Geronimi's chess games
All 166 games by Pierre-Francois Geronimi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 68 wins, 19 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/0/12 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jean-Claude Moingt | 2,290 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B53 |
| Jan 2023 | Igor Saric | 2,282 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Francois Brethes | 2,267 | ch-Paris Universities | B55 |
| Feb 2007 | Adrien Boukobza | 2,192 | 04th Calvi Balagne Open | C00 |
| Feb 2020 | Alexander Pak | 2,183 | ch-FRA Students | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Corsica | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,028 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-Corsica | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
| 3rd Bastiais Master | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 5th Calvi Balagne Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,017 |
| ch-FRA Students | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| Bastiais Master | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,653 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Cyril Humeau (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre-Francois Geronimi's chess games?
166 games by Pierre-Francois Geronimi, from Apr 2005 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-Francois Geronimi has played.
What does Pierre-Francois Geronimi play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Pierre-Francois Geronimi opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre-Francois Geronimi answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Pierre-Francois Geronimi play as White?
As White, Pierre-Francois Geronimi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre-Francois Geronimi play as Black?
As Black, Pierre-Francois Geronimi most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Pierre-Francois Geronimi's FIDE rating?
Pierre-Francois Geronimi is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Pierre-Francois Geronimi played?
Our database contains 166 games by Pierre-Francois Geronimi, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 19 draws, 79 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre-Francois Geronimi?
166 games by Pierre-Francois Geronimi 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.