Prepare against Thierry Poesson
France · World #26,847 classical · FIDE ID 612260
Our database contains 78 games by Thierry Poesson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Poesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Poesson 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 | 2,005 | 2,109 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Poesson usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Poesson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Poesson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Poesson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Thierry Poesson's chess games
All 78 games by Thierry Poesson 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Robert Fontaine | 2,285 | Cannes Martinez Open | B33 |
| Nov 1998 | Enver Fejzovski | 2,170 | chT2S-FRA 9899 | B11 |
| Sep 2002 | Ladislav Lukes | 2,143 | 44th Imperia Open A | D35 |
| Jan 1998 | Yves Hodot | 2,140 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | A88 |
| Feb 2007 | Christian Chevalier | 2,100 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 5 | 2,002 |
| Corsica CC Open B | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| 13th Chambery Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,262 |
| 44th Imperia Open A | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Poesson's chess games?
78 games by Thierry Poesson, 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 Poesson has played.
What does Thierry Poesson play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Thierry Poesson opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Poesson answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thierry Poesson play as White?
As White, Thierry Poesson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Poesson play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Poesson most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Thierry Poesson's FIDE rating?
Thierry Poesson is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Thierry Poesson played?
Our database contains 78 games by Thierry Poesson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Poesson?
78 games by Thierry Poesson 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.