Prepare against Thierry Delalande
France · World #45,765 classical · FIDE ID 610119
Our database contains 119 games by Thierry Delalande, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Delalande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Delalande 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 | 1,910 | 2,169 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,929 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 33 | 36 | 50 | 27.7% |
| As White | 53 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Delalande usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Delalande usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Delalande usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 51.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Thierry Delalande's chess games
All 119 games by Thierry Delalande in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Ratko Krivokapic | 2,280 | ch-Paris Open | B50 |
| Aug 1999 | Thomas Lafont de Sentenac | 2,274 | ch-FRA qual | D48 |
| Nov 2004 | Sebastien Tranchant | 2,152 | chT2-FRA 0405 | E33 |
| Jul 2019 | Safar Harutyunyan | 2,149 | 34th Avoine Open | B00 |
| Feb 2004 | Frederic De Barros | 2,145 | chT2-FRA 0304 | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,934 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,082 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,128 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Delalande's chess games?
119 games by Thierry Delalande, from Apr 2003 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 Delalande has played.
What does Thierry Delalande play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Thierry Delalande opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Delalande answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Thierry Delalande play as White?
As White, Thierry Delalande's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Delalande play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Delalande most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Thierry Delalande's FIDE rating?
Thierry Delalande is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thierry Delalande played?
Our database contains 119 games by Thierry Delalande, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Delalande?
119 games by Thierry Delalande 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.