Prepare against Valentin Jaouen
France · World #15,179 classical · FIDE ID 20631294
Our database contains 82 games by Valentin Jaouen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Jaouen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Jaouen 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 | 2,104 | 2,121 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 13 | 27 | 42 | 15.9% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Jaouen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Jaouen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jaouen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jaouen usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jaouen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jaouen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Valentin Jaouen's chess games
All 82 games by Valentin Jaouen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Redwan Maatoug | 2,202 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B88 |
| Jul 2013 | Franck Gouanelle | 2,131 | 28th Avoine Open | A40 |
| Oct 2011 | Benoit Purenne | 2,086 | 11th Sautron Open | A84 |
| Oct 2010 | Jerome Pirotais | 2,058 | 10th Rohde Open | B35 |
| May 2013 | Matthieu Pourquet | 2,040 | ch-FRA U18 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,987 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,417 |
| 11th Sautron Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,102 |
| 18th Gorges Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,127 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Jaouen's chess games?
82 games by Valentin Jaouen, from Jan 2008 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 Valentin Jaouen has played.
What does Valentin Jaouen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Valentin Jaouen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Jaouen answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Valentin Jaouen play as White?
As White, Valentin Jaouen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Jaouen play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Jaouen most often plays: English Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Valentin Jaouen's FIDE rating?
Valentin Jaouen is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Valentin Jaouen played?
Our database contains 82 games by Valentin Jaouen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Jaouen?
82 games by Valentin Jaouen 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.