Prepare against Thierry Genereau
France · World #38,989 classical · FIDE ID 36022721
Our database contains 48 games by Thierry Genereau, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Genereau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Genereau 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 | 1,940 | 1,974 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,933 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 4 | 34 | 20.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Genereau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Genereau's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Genereau usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Genereau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Genereau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Thierry Genereau's chess games
All 48 games by Thierry Genereau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Matthieu Smith | 2,129 | 31st Avoine Open | A27 |
| Oct 2016 | Steven Le Pen | 2,022 | 16th Sautron Open | A20 |
| Oct 2016 | Christian Sarrazin | 1,976 | 16th Sautron Open | C01 |
| Dec 2012 | Romain Mahe | 1,948 | 11th Nantes Open | B11 |
| Oct 2019 | Nicolas Sere | 1,711 | 19th Sautron Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,805 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1,772 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,730 |
| 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,701 |
| 17th Sautron Open Qualifier | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,885 |
| 13th Nantes Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Genereau's chess games?
48 games by Thierry Genereau, from May 2013 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 Genereau has played.
What does Thierry Genereau play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Thierry Genereau opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Genereau answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Thierry Genereau play as White?
As White, Thierry Genereau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Genereau play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Genereau most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Thierry Genereau's FIDE rating?
Thierry Genereau is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Thierry Genereau played?
Our database contains 48 games by Thierry Genereau, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 34 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Genereau?
48 games by Thierry Genereau 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.