Prepare against Valerian Giraud
DEU · World #13,770 classical · FIDE ID 12920355
Our database contains 123 games by Valerian Giraud, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerian Giraud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerian Giraud 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 | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,064 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 32.5% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerian Giraud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerian Giraud's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 85.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Giraud usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Giraud usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Giraud usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Giraud usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Giraud usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 96.9% | 35.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Valerian Giraud's chess games
All 123 games by Valerian Giraud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 40 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Christian Duester | 2,227 | 14th Rostock SSC Open | A80 |
| Feb 2021 | Marc Schulze | 2,222 | GER-chT Online Liga 1 GpB | A54 |
| Jul 2013 | Karl-Heinz Braeuer | 2,220 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Ralf Schumacher | 2,146 | ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | A57 |
| Sep 2013 | Ralf Schlaap | 2,108 | NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,045 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerian Giraud's chess games?
123 games by Valerian Giraud, from Jul 2012 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 Valerian Giraud has played.
What does Valerian Giraud play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Valerian Giraud opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerian Giraud answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Valerian Giraud play as White?
As White, Valerian Giraud's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerian Giraud play as Black?
As Black, Valerian Giraud most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Valerian Giraud's FIDE rating?
Valerian Giraud is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valerian Giraud played?
Our database contains 123 games by Valerian Giraud, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 40 draws, 43 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerian Giraud?
123 games by Valerian Giraud 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.