Prepare against Valentin Pillard
FM · France · World #3,277 classical · FIDE ID 20666764
Our database contains 146 games by Valentin Pillard, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Pillard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Pillard 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 | 2,327 | 2,335 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 59 | 21 | 66 | 40.4% |
| As White | 67 | 25 | 11 | 31 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 79 | 34 | 10 | 35 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Pillard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Pillard's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 49.3% | 28.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 37.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 28.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pillard usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pillard usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pillard usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pillard usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pillard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Pillard usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 29.7% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.8% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 62.1% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Valentin Pillard's chess games
All 146 games by Valentin Pillard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 21 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,589 | 1st La Plagne Open | E04 |
| Mar 2024 | Marsel Efroimski | 2,467 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A86 |
| Apr 2026 | Anthony Petkidis | 2,445 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | E62 |
| Apr 2021 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,418 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | D55 |
| May 2021 | Gulnar Mammadova | 2,382 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,241 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,073 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,019 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,973 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,222 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Pillard's chess games?
146 games by Valentin Pillard, from May 2011 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 Pillard has played.
What does Valentin Pillard play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Valentin Pillard opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Pillard answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Valentin Pillard play as White?
As White, Valentin Pillard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Pillard play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Pillard most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Valentin Pillard's FIDE rating?
Valentin Pillard is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Valentin Pillard played?
Our database contains 146 games by Valentin Pillard, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 21 draws, 66 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Pillard?
146 games by Valentin Pillard 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.