Prepare against Rodolphe Guyard
France · World #11,007 classical · FIDE ID 628824
When preparing against Rodolphe Guyard, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (73%).
Our database contains 70 games by Rodolphe Guyard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodolphe Guyard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodolphe Guyard 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 | 2,154 | 2,166 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,130 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 37.1% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodolphe Guyard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodolphe Guyard's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Guyard usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Guyard usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Guyard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Guyard usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Rodolphe Guyard's chess games
All 70 games by Rodolphe Guyard 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Michel Steimer | 2,186 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C56 |
| Aug 2000 | Alain Wauters | 2,167 | 7th Nice Open | A40 |
| Nov 2004 | Nabil Akl | 2,165 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A22 |
| Jan 2008 | Mathilde Choisy | 2,100 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B20 |
| Mar 2006 | Loic Perisse | 2,073 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,053 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Bois Colombes Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,233 |
| 7th Nice Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,351 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2000 | 4 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodolphe Guyard's chess games?
70 games by Rodolphe Guyard, 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 Rodolphe Guyard has played.
What does Rodolphe Guyard play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Rodolphe Guyard opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodolphe Guyard answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rodolphe Guyard play as White?
As White, Rodolphe Guyard's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodolphe Guyard play as Black?
As Black, Rodolphe Guyard most often plays: English Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rodolphe Guyard's FIDE rating?
Rodolphe Guyard is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Rodolphe Guyard played?
Our database contains 70 games by Rodolphe Guyard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodolphe Guyard?
70 games by Rodolphe Guyard 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.