Prepare against Valerie Forgues
France · World #43,601 classical · FIDE ID 650900
When preparing against Valerie Forgues, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 198 games by Valerie Forgues, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerie Forgues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerie Forgues 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 | 1,919 | 2,037 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,925 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,912 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 83 | 40 | 75 | 41.9% |
| As White | 97 | 44 | 20 | 33 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 39 | 20 | 42 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerie Forgues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerie Forgues's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Forgues usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Forgues usually continues Nf3 (77.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Forgues usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 98.4% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 66.7% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 33.3% | 22.7% |
Valerie Forgues's chess games
All 198 games by Valerie Forgues in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 83 wins, 40 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Kristyna Petrova | 2,179 | Wch U16 Girls | B43 |
| Nov 2007 | Salome Khazhomia | 2,168 | Wch U16 Girls | D60 |
| Aug 2008 | Laurent Milesi | 2,145 | ch-FRA Open A | C44 |
| Aug 2008 | Albert Licayan | 2,139 | ch-FRA Open A | C45 |
| Aug 2008 | Benoit Lemoine | 2,092 | ch-FRA Open A | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 Girls | 2008 | 21 | 11 | 2,052 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2008 | 17 | 15 | 2,144 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2006 | 16 | 11 | 1,734 |
| 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2008 | 12 | 0 | 1,854 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,483 |
| chB-FRA w | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,907 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerie Forgues's chess games?
198 games by Valerie Forgues, from Oct 2005 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 Valerie Forgues has played.
What does Valerie Forgues play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Valerie Forgues opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerie Forgues answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Valerie Forgues play as White?
As White, Valerie Forgues's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerie Forgues play as Black?
As Black, Valerie Forgues most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Valerie Forgues's FIDE rating?
Valerie Forgues is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Valerie Forgues played?
Our database contains 198 games by Valerie Forgues, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 40 draws, 75 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerie Forgues?
198 games by Valerie Forgues 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.