Prepare against Valentin Nicot
CM · France · World #6,665 classical · FIDE ID 651002477
Our database contains 204 games by Valentin Nicot, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Nicot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Nicot 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 | 2,232 | 2,238 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,173 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 81 | 36 | 87 | 39.7% |
| As White | 106 | 46 | 23 | 37 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 35 | 13 | 50 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Nicot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Nicot's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 50.9% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 40 | 37.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 10.4% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Nicot usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nicot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Nicot usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nicot usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nicot usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nicot usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 42.9% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 34.7% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Valentin Nicot's chess games
All 204 games by Valentin Nicot in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Aug 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: 81 wins, 36 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/1/15 | 30.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | E Sharapov | 2,375 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Velikanov | 2,364 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Juan Luis Ramiro Ovejero | 2,334 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 105 | 46 | 2,136 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,786 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,741 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,408 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Nicot's chess games?
204 games by Valentin Nicot, from Mar 2020 to Aug 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 Nicot has played.
What does Valentin Nicot play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Valentin Nicot opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Nicot answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valentin Nicot play as White?
As White, Valentin Nicot's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Nicot play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Nicot most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Valentin Nicot's FIDE rating?
Valentin Nicot is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valentin Nicot played?
Our database contains 204 games by Valentin Nicot, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 36 draws, 87 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Nicot?
204 games by Valentin Nicot 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.