Prepare against Tom Decuigniere
IM · France · World #1,096 classical · FIDE ID 26093820
When preparing against Tom Decuigniere, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 686 games by Tom Decuigniere, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tom Decuigniere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Decuigniere 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 | 2,444 | 2,444 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,458 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,380 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 686 | 297 | 143 | 246 | 43.3% |
| As White | 337 | 154 | 61 | 122 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 349 | 143 | 82 | 124 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Decuigniere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Decuigniere's side.
First moves as White (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 39.2% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 89 | 26.4% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 83 | 24.6% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 7.4% | 48.0% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Decuigniere usually continues d4 (23.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 73.4% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 39 | 23.1% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 68.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 30.5% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Tom Decuigniere's chess games
All 686 games by Tom Decuigniere in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 297 wins, 143 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,647 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB 2026 | E44 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Jun 2023 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,606 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | E21 |
| Sep 2022 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,546 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Apr 2025 | Jegor Lashkin | 2,528 | grenke Chess Open | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 359 | 170.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 2,248 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 24th Nancy Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 11 | 2,281 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,315 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Decuigniere's chess games?
686 games by Tom Decuigniere, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Tom Decuigniere has played.
What does Tom Decuigniere play on the first move as White?
Across 337 games with White in our database, Tom Decuigniere opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Decuigniere answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Tom Decuigniere play as White?
As White, Tom Decuigniere's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Decuigniere play as Black?
As Black, Tom Decuigniere most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Tom Decuigniere's FIDE rating?
Tom Decuigniere is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tom Decuigniere played?
Our database contains 686 games by Tom Decuigniere, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 143 draws, 246 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Decuigniere?
686 games by Tom Decuigniere 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.