Prepare against Thierry Coste
France · World #20,234 classical · FIDE ID 601551
When preparing against Thierry Coste, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Thierry Coste, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Coste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Coste 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 | 2,055 | 2,242 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,097 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 68 | 39 | 60 | 40.7% |
| As White | 85 | 38 | 21 | 26 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 30 | 18 | 34 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Coste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Coste's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 65.9% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 27.1% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Coste usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Coste usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Coste usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Coste usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Coste usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Coste usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 83.3% | 45.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
Thierry Coste's chess games
All 167 games by Thierry Coste 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: 68 wins, 39 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,462 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B28 |
| Jul 2003 | Herve Daurelle | 2,241 | 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B70 |
| Mar 2006 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,231 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B45 |
| Jul 2005 | Sebastien Riff | 2,216 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B80 |
| Feb 2007 | Clement Rihouay | 2,192 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,146 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-Hauts de Seine | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,195 |
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Coste's chess games?
167 games by Thierry Coste, 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 Thierry Coste has played.
What does Thierry Coste play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Thierry Coste opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Coste answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Thierry Coste play as White?
As White, Thierry Coste's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Coste play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Coste most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Thierry Coste's FIDE rating?
Thierry Coste is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thierry Coste played?
Our database contains 167 games by Thierry Coste, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 39 draws, 60 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Coste?
167 games by Thierry Coste 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.