Prepare against Quentin Poignot
France · World #7,915 classical · FIDE ID 664839
Our database contains 156 games by Quentin Poignot, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Quentin Poignot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quentin Poignot 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 | 2,206 | 2,246 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,200 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,191 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 54 | 45 | 57 | 34.6% |
| As White | 83 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quentin Poignot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quentin Poignot's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 97.6% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Poignot usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Poignot usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Poignot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Poignot usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Poignot usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 95.3% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Quentin Poignot's chess games
All 156 games by Quentin Poignot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Ioannis Georgiadis | 2,495 | chT-SUI | B76 |
| Dec 2008 | Max Scherer | 2,306 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B00 |
| Jan 2009 | Jean-Luc Roos | 2,300 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | C02 |
| Apr 2009 | Franck Hassler | 2,246 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B92 |
| Oct 2009 | Hleb Zharkov | 2,238 | chT1-FRA 0910 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besancon Open | 2014 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2010 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 14 | 3 | 2,001 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,149 |
| chT-SUI | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,362 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quentin Poignot's chess games?
156 games by Quentin Poignot, from Apr 2006 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 Quentin Poignot has played.
What does Quentin Poignot play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Quentin Poignot opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quentin Poignot answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Quentin Poignot play as White?
As White, Quentin Poignot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quentin Poignot play as Black?
As Black, Quentin Poignot most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Quentin Poignot's FIDE rating?
Quentin Poignot is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Quentin Poignot played?
Our database contains 156 games by Quentin Poignot, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quentin Poignot?
156 games by Quentin Poignot 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.