Prepare against Romain Christophe-hayot
France · World #89,824 classical · FIDE ID 698024
When preparing against Romain Christophe-hayot, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 103 games by Romain Christophe-hayot, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romain Christophe-hayot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Christophe-hayot 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 | 1,759 | 1,877 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,832 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 26 | 15 | 62 | 25.2% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 9 | 30 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 6 | 32 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Christophe-hayot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Christophe-hayot's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 39.3% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 37.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 23.2% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 47.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Christophe-hayot usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Romain Christophe-hayot's chess games
All 103 games by Romain Christophe-hayot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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, 15 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Niels Skou | 2,025 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | D23 |
| Jan 2016 | Timothy David Harding | 2,006 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | A80 |
| Feb 2015 | Marques Pedro Godinho | 1,950 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B28 |
| May 2017 | Julien Grange | 1,892 | ch-Martinique | E80 |
| Jan 2019 | Winfried Leimeister | 1,870 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-Martinique | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 1,977 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Christophe-hayot's chess games?
103 games by Romain Christophe-hayot, from Oct 2007 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 Romain Christophe-hayot has played.
What does Romain Christophe-hayot play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Romain Christophe-hayot opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Christophe-hayot answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Romain Christophe-hayot play as White?
As White, Romain Christophe-hayot's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Christophe-hayot play as Black?
As Black, Romain Christophe-hayot most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Romain Christophe-hayot's FIDE rating?
Romain Christophe-hayot is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Romain Christophe-hayot played?
Our database contains 103 games by Romain Christophe-hayot, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 62 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Christophe-hayot?
103 games by Romain Christophe-hayot 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.