Prepare against Thierry Giraud
France · World #80,721 classical · FIDE ID 643947
When preparing against Thierry Giraud, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 56 games by Thierry Giraud, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Giraud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Giraud 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 | 1,787 | 2,003 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,887 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 10 | 30 | 28.6% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Giraud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Giraud's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Giraud usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Giraud usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 15.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Thierry Giraud's chess games
All 56 games by Thierry Giraud in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,365 | 4th Rohde Open | D85 |
| Oct 2004 | Marina Martsynovskaya | 2,182 | 4th Rohde Open | A16 |
| May 2006 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,116 | 1st Angers Open | E73 |
| Jul 2004 | Tony Archambaud | 2,106 | 14th Gorges Open | A39 |
| Jul 2004 | Corentin Thibaud | 2,015 | 14th Gorges Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,069 |
| 4th Rohde Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,185 |
| 14th Gorges Open | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
| 6th Nantes Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,162 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,837 |
| 8th Nantes Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Giraud's chess games?
56 games by Thierry Giraud, from Apr 2004 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 Giraud has played.
What does Thierry Giraud play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Thierry Giraud opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Giraud answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thierry Giraud play as White?
As White, Thierry Giraud's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Giraud play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Giraud most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Thierry Giraud's FIDE rating?
Thierry Giraud is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Thierry Giraud played?
Our database contains 56 games by Thierry Giraud, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Giraud?
56 games by Thierry Giraud 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.