Prepare against Romain Picard
IM · France · World #6,314 classical · FIDE ID 627216
Our database contains 449 games by Romain Picard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Romain Picard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Picard 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 | 2,239 | 2,403 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,329 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,340 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 134 | 176 | 137 | 29.8% |
| As White | 222 | 74 | 87 | 61 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 60 | 89 | 76 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Picard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Picard's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 90.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.6% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Picard usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Picard usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Picard usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Picard usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Picard usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Picard usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 49.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 49 | 46.2% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 67.5% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 20 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Romain Picard's chess games
All 449 games by Romain Picard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 134 wins, 176 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/10/15 | 32.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 43 | 12/11/20 | 27.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/4 | 8.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Boris Gelfand | 2,710 | 12th Arthur Andersen Trophy Simul | C02 |
| Dec 2019 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,614 | ch-EU blitz | B92 |
| Feb 2010 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,542 | DEN 75th Ann | B17 |
| Jul 2016 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,536 | 39th Aegean Open | B83 |
| Jul 2016 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,534 | 39th Aegean Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 21 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,218 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,374 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,296 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Picard's chess games?
449 games by Romain Picard, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Picard has played.
What does Romain Picard play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Romain Picard opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Picard answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Romain Picard play as White?
As White, Romain Picard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Picard play as Black?
As Black, Romain Picard most often plays: Philidor (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Romain Picard's FIDE rating?
Romain Picard is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Romain Picard played?
Our database contains 449 games by Romain Picard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 176 draws, 137 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Picard?
449 games by Romain Picard 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.