Prepare against Thierry Cruzel
France · World #103,160 classical · FIDE ID 680141
When preparing against Thierry Cruzel, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 43 games by Thierry Cruzel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Cruzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Cruzel 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 | 1,720 | 2,017 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,829 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,786 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Cruzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Cruzel's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cruzel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Thierry Cruzel's chess games
All 43 games by Thierry Cruzel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Olivier Delabarre | 2,097 | 13th Creon Open | C11 |
| Dec 2011 | David Pires Tavares Martins | 2,086 | 11th Mont de Marsan Open | C06 |
| Dec 2005 | Pierre Lapeyre | 2,082 | Mont de Marsan Open | C05 |
| Dec 2005 | Frederic Verant | 1,856 | Mont de Marsan Open | E97 |
| Dec 2005 | Valerie Forgues | 1,813 | Mont de Marsan Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Mont de Marsan Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| Mont de Marsan Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 14th Creon Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| 13th Creon Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
| Cap d'Agde Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,691 |
| 11th Mont de Marsan Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,933 |
| 9th Mont de Marsan Open | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Cruzel's chess games?
43 games by Thierry Cruzel, from Jul 2006 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 Cruzel has played.
What does Thierry Cruzel play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Thierry Cruzel opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Cruzel answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Thierry Cruzel play as White?
As White, Thierry Cruzel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Cruzel play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Cruzel most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thierry Cruzel's FIDE rating?
Thierry Cruzel is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thierry Cruzel played?
Our database contains 43 games by Thierry Cruzel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Cruzel?
43 games by Thierry Cruzel 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.