Prepare against Thierry Baron
FM · France · World #7,554 classical · FIDE ID 641952
Our database contains 70 games by Thierry Baron, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Baron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Baron 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 | 2,213 | 2,300 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,142 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,252 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 42 | 12 | 16 | 60.0% |
| As White | 37 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 67.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 51.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Baron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Baron's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Baron usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 95.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Thierry Baron's chess games
All 70 games by Thierry Baron in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 42 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Nicola Capone | 2,380 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B59 |
| Nov 2017 | Masha Klinova | 2,286 | 1st Paris European Corporate | B07 |
| Aug 2004 | Sebastien Aout | 2,198 | ch-FRA Open A | B47 |
| Jul 2012 | Sylvain Carre | 2,150 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | C42 |
| Jul 2012 | Francois Yacob | 2,145 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,264 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2009 | 7 | 6 | 2,366 |
| 89th Paris Open A | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Paris Open B | 1999 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Paris Open C | 1998 | 4 | 4 | – |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,410 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Baron's chess games?
70 games by Thierry Baron, from Jan 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 Thierry Baron has played.
What does Thierry Baron play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Thierry Baron opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Baron answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Thierry Baron play as White?
As White, Thierry Baron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Baron play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Baron most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Thierry Baron's FIDE rating?
Thierry Baron is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Thierry Baron played?
Our database contains 70 games by Thierry Baron, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Baron?
70 games by Thierry Baron 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.