Prepare against Stephane Pincon
France · World #23,205 classical · FIDE ID 639990
Our database contains 60 games by Stephane Pincon, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Pincon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Pincon 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 | 2,031 | 2,039 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,029 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,029 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 11 | 26 | 38.3% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Pincon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Pincon's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pincon usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pincon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pincon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Stephane Pincon's chess games
All 60 games by Stephane Pincon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Ratko Krivokapic | 2,245 | 6th Saint Quentin Open | D45 |
| Aug 2014 | Bertrand Grollemund | 2,149 | ch-FRA Open | D98 |
| Apr 2006 | Fabien Guez | 2,137 | 24th Metz Open | E46 |
| Feb 2004 | Thomas Bourdeaud'huy | 2,054 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | E86 |
| Dec 2009 | Adeline Chaumont | 2,049 | chT1-FRA 0910 | E33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| chT-Champagne | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
| chT4-FRA 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,828 |
| 24th Metz Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Pincon's chess games?
60 games by Stephane Pincon, from Jul 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 Stephane Pincon has played.
What does Stephane Pincon play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Stephane Pincon opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Pincon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Stephane Pincon play as White?
As White, Stephane Pincon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Pincon play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Pincon most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Stephane Pincon's FIDE rating?
Stephane Pincon is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Stephane Pincon played?
Our database contains 60 games by Stephane Pincon, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Pincon?
60 games by Stephane Pincon 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.