Prepare against Pierre-Yves Toulzac
FM · France · World #14,508 classical · FIDE ID 604720
When preparing against Pierre-Yves Toulzac, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 397 games by Pierre-Yves Toulzac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre-Yves Toulzac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre-Yves Toulzac 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 | 2,110 | 2,331 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,286 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,194 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 126 | 139 | 132 | 31.7% |
| As White | 189 | 68 | 70 | 51 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 208 | 58 | 69 | 81 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre-Yves Toulzac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre-Yves Toulzac's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 85.2% | 56.8% |
| f4 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Toulzac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 46 | 52.9% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 24 | 27.6% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 87.5% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Pierre-Yves Toulzac's chess games
All 397 games by Pierre-Yves Toulzac 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: 126 wins, 139 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 17/18/11 | 37.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Nino Kirov | 2,495 | Val Thorens Open | D18 |
| Apr 2010 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,483 | Malakoff Open 9th | D20 |
| Nov 2002 | Valentin Lukov | 2,463 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | E97 |
| Jul 2001 | Davoud Pira | 2,432 | ch-Paris Open | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Didier Sellos | 2,420 | ch-FRA Accession | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 2,244 |
| Toulouse | 1994 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| Evry Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Montecatini Terme-B | 1998 | 10 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Mulhouse IM | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre-Yves Toulzac's chess games?
397 games by Pierre-Yves Toulzac, 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-Yves Toulzac has played.
What does Pierre-Yves Toulzac play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Pierre-Yves Toulzac opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre-Yves Toulzac answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pierre-Yves Toulzac play as White?
As White, Pierre-Yves Toulzac's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre-Yves Toulzac play as Black?
As Black, Pierre-Yves Toulzac most often plays: Pirc Defense (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Pierre-Yves Toulzac's FIDE rating?
Pierre-Yves Toulzac is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Pierre-Yves Toulzac played?
Our database contains 397 games by Pierre-Yves Toulzac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 139 draws, 132 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre-Yves Toulzac?
397 games by Pierre-Yves Toulzac 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.