Prepare against Pierre Petitcunot
IM · France · World #888 classical · FIDE ID 612200
When preparing against Pierre Petitcunot, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Pierre Petitcunot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Petitcunot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Petitcunot 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 | 2,462 | 2,470 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,448 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,440 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 62 | 39 | 31 | 47.0% |
| As White | 68 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Petitcunot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Petitcunot's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 66.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Petitcunot usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Petitcunot usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petitcunot usually continues d3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 81.8% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
Pierre Petitcunot's chess games
All 132 games by Pierre Petitcunot 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: 62 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 42 | 21/9/12 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,529 | 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | B40 |
| Feb 2004 | Luc Winants | 2,497 | chT2-FRA 0304 | C47 |
| Feb 2020 | Paul Velten | 2,483 | 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | B15 |
| Jul 2005 | Dan Bogdan | 2,455 | 4th La Fere Open | A25 |
| Dec 2004 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,448 | 25th Bethune Open A | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,500 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| 4th La Fere Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,477 |
| 15th Le Touquet IM | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,171 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,331 |
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 8 | 2,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Petitcunot's chess games?
132 games by Pierre Petitcunot, 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 Petitcunot has played.
What does Pierre Petitcunot play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Pierre Petitcunot opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Petitcunot answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Pierre Petitcunot play as White?
As White, Pierre Petitcunot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Petitcunot play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Petitcunot most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Pierre Petitcunot's FIDE rating?
Pierre Petitcunot is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Pierre Petitcunot played?
Our database contains 132 games by Pierre Petitcunot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Petitcunot?
132 games by Pierre Petitcunot 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.