Prepare against Thierry Colette
France · World #112,784 classical · FIDE ID 36056758
When preparing against Thierry Colette, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Thierry Colette, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Colette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Colette 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 | 1,694 | 1,694 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,481 | 1,572 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,527 | 1,527 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Colette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Colette's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Colette usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Colette usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Colette usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Thierry Colette's chess games
All 31 games by Thierry Colette in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Michel Artieres | 1,753 | 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C77 |
| May 2016 | Bernard Denechaud | 1,604 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | D45 |
| May 2017 | Jean Marc Carbonero | 1,136 | 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C62 |
| May 2020 | Naushad Remtoula | 1,126 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A17 |
| May 2016 | Louis Griffon Du Bellay | 1,099 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 4 | 1,297 |
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,398 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Colette's chess games?
31 games by Thierry Colette, from Dec 2014 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 Colette has played.
What does Thierry Colette play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thierry Colette opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Colette answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thierry Colette play as White?
As White, Thierry Colette's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Colette play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Colette most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thierry Colette's FIDE rating?
Thierry Colette is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,481 in rapid and 1,527 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thierry Colette played?
Our database contains 31 games by Thierry Colette, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Colette?
31 games by Thierry Colette 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.