Prepare against Romain Viennois
France · World #34,508 classical · FIDE ID 634204
When preparing against Romain Viennois, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Romain Viennois, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romain Viennois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Viennois 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 | 1,961 | 2,067 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,928 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Viennois's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Viennois's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Viennois usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Viennois usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Viennois usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Viennois usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Viennois usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Viennois usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Romain Viennois's chess games
All 46 games by Romain Viennois in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Stephane Guedon | 2,249 | Saint Affrique Open 12th | D49 |
| Mar 2002 | Julia Lebel-Arias | 2,066 | chT2-FRA | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,055 | 05th Saint Affrique Open | C10 |
| Apr 2005 | Pascal Mercier | 1,781 | Lyon Open | D48 |
| Oct 2004 | Marc-Olivier Bernard | 1,770 | chT2-FRA 0405 | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,442 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 1,720 |
| Lyon Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1999 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,833 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 34th Andorra Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,937 |
| Saint Affrique Open 07th | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Viennois's chess games?
46 games by Romain Viennois, from Oct 2004 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 Viennois has played.
What does Romain Viennois play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Romain Viennois opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Viennois answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Romain Viennois play as White?
As White, Romain Viennois's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Viennois play as Black?
As Black, Romain Viennois most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Romain Viennois's FIDE rating?
Romain Viennois is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Romain Viennois played?
Our database contains 46 games by Romain Viennois, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Viennois?
46 games by Romain Viennois 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.