Prepare against Vincent Normand
France · World #39,087 classical · FIDE ID 630942
Our database contains 46 games by Vincent Normand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Normand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Normand 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 | 1,939 | 2,143 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,036 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 47.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Normand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Normand's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Normand usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Normand usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Normand usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Normand usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Vincent Normand's chess games
All 46 games by Vincent Normand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Salko Senderovic | 2,030 | 1st Checy Open | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Marc Beaucoudray | 2,010 | ch-FRA Open A | C30 |
| Aug 2008 | Valerie Forgues | 1,999 | ch-FRA Open A | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Aurelien Touchefeu | 1,968 | 13th Sautron Open | C00 |
| Aug 2009 | Mauricio Torres Calvo | 1,873 | 10th Figueres Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Provence | 1991 | 16 | 9 | 1,845 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| 10th Figueres Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| Saint Affrique Open 07th | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1st Checy Open | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Normand's chess games?
46 games by Vincent Normand, from Apr 2003 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 Vincent Normand has played.
What does Vincent Normand play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Vincent Normand opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Normand answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Vincent Normand play as White?
As White, Vincent Normand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Normand play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Normand most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Vincent Normand's FIDE rating?
Vincent Normand is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Vincent Normand played?
Our database contains 46 games by Vincent Normand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Normand?
46 games by Vincent Normand 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.