Prepare against Thierry Frey
France · World #88,853 classical · FIDE ID 1317709
When preparing against Thierry Frey, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 49 games by Thierry Frey, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Frey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Frey 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 | 1,762 | 1,887 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,813 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 | 7 | 18 | 49.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Frey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Frey's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Frey usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Frey usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Frey usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thierry Frey's chess games
All 49 games by Thierry Frey in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Pascal Tchalimian | 1,913 | ch-Loire Top20 1415 | A08 |
| Feb 2014 | Pierre Garon | 1,891 | ch-Loire Top20 1314 | D03 |
| Jan 2016 | Yannick Furnon | 1,880 | Loire Top 1516 | D02 |
| May 2016 | Olivier Deville | 1,872 | Loire Top 1516 | E97 |
| Jan 2015 | Gregory Andre | 1,846 | ch-Loire Top20 1415 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,467 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-SUI | 1930 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Loire Top 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,035 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| Loire Cup | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 1,921 |
| SUI-South Germany Match | 1923 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Martigny Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Frey's chess games?
49 games by Thierry Frey, from Sep 2010 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 Frey has played.
What does Thierry Frey play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thierry Frey opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Frey answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thierry Frey play as White?
As White, Thierry Frey's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Frey play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Frey most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Thierry Frey's FIDE rating?
Thierry Frey is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Thierry Frey played?
Our database contains 49 games by Thierry Frey, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Frey?
49 games by Thierry Frey 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.