Prepare against Valentin Fougerit
France · World #9,068 classical · FIDE ID 634670
When preparing against Valentin Fougerit, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Valentin Fougerit, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Fougerit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Fougerit 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 | 2,185 | 2,279 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,179 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 83 | 54 | 62 | 41.7% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 28 | 30 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 35 | 26 | 32 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Fougerit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Fougerit's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 97.2% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fougerit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fougerit usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Fougerit usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Fougerit usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Valentin Fougerit's chess games
All 199 games by Valentin Fougerit in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 83 wins, 54 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Quentin Loiseau | 2,630 | ch-FRA U26 Rapid | C54 |
| Jun 2013 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,458 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia | 2,453 | Lisbon Christmas Open | C41 |
| Feb 2009 | Bruno Carlier | 2,403 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Luc Bergez | 2,399 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 2,397 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,057 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,270 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-FRA JM4 | 1998 | 8 | 6 | 1,820 |
| ch-France U14 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Fougerit's chess games?
199 games by Valentin Fougerit, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Valentin Fougerit has played.
What does Valentin Fougerit play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Valentin Fougerit opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Fougerit answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Valentin Fougerit play as White?
As White, Valentin Fougerit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Fougerit play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Fougerit most often plays: Petrov's Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Valentin Fougerit's FIDE rating?
Valentin Fougerit is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Valentin Fougerit played?
Our database contains 199 games by Valentin Fougerit, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 54 draws, 62 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Fougerit?
199 games by Valentin Fougerit 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.