Prepare against Pierre-Olivier Damboise
France · World #65,715 classical · FIDE ID 657824
When preparing against Pierre-Olivier Damboise, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Pierre-Olivier Damboise, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierre-Olivier Damboise's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre-Olivier Damboise 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 | 1,835 | 1,935 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,876 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 34.8% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre-Olivier Damboise's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre-Olivier Damboise's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Damboise usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Damboise usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Damboise usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pierre-Olivier Damboise's chess games
All 46 games by Pierre-Olivier Damboise 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Franck Rapinel | 2,154 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | C01 |
| Apr 2005 | Noe Piantoni | 2,080 | Lyon Open | B50 |
| Mar 2007 | Patrice Gallini | 2,035 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | D36 |
| Nov 2006 | Dominique Hartmann | 1,987 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B50 |
| Feb 2009 | Florian Reiss | 1,901 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,858 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,823 |
| Lyon Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Lyon Rhone Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 950 |
| French Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors Plus | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre-Olivier Damboise's chess games?
46 games by Pierre-Olivier Damboise, 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-Olivier Damboise has played.
What does Pierre-Olivier Damboise play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Pierre-Olivier Damboise opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre-Olivier Damboise answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pierre-Olivier Damboise play as White?
As White, Pierre-Olivier Damboise's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre-Olivier Damboise play as Black?
As Black, Pierre-Olivier Damboise most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Pierre-Olivier Damboise's FIDE rating?
Pierre-Olivier Damboise is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Pierre-Olivier Damboise played?
Our database contains 46 games by Pierre-Olivier Damboise, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre-Olivier Damboise?
46 games by Pierre-Olivier Damboise 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.