Prepare against Pierre Petitjean
France · World #29,195 classical · FIDE ID 633950
Our database contains 42 games by Pierre Petitjean, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Petitjean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Petitjean 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 | 1,990 | 2,051 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,054 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,022 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Petitjean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Petitjean's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Petitjean usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pierre Petitjean's chess games
All 42 games by Pierre Petitjean 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Albert Licayan | 2,139 | ch-FRA Open A | A00 |
| Aug 2008 | Dimitri Dube | 2,124 | ch-FRA Open A | A04 |
| Aug 2005 | Slava Pantioukhine | 1,989 | ch-FRA Open B | A07 |
| Aug 2005 | Cedric Bleuzen | 1,935 | ch-FRA Open B | E97 |
| Aug 2005 | Laurent Dureau | 1,929 | ch-FRA Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 05th Naujac Open | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
| 06th Naujac Open | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,044 |
| 16th Avoine Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,036 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| 04th Naujac Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Petitjean's chess games?
42 games by Pierre Petitjean, 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 Petitjean has played.
What does Pierre Petitjean play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pierre Petitjean opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.g3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Petitjean answers 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pierre Petitjean play as White?
As White, Pierre Petitjean's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Petitjean play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Petitjean most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pierre Petitjean's FIDE rating?
Pierre Petitjean is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pierre Petitjean played?
Our database contains 42 games by Pierre Petitjean, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Petitjean?
42 games by Pierre Petitjean 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.