Prepare against Xavier Bertrand
France · World #32,567 classical · FIDE ID 609978
Our database contains 70 games by Xavier Bertrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Bertrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Bertrand 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 | 1,971 | 2,152 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 47.1% |
| As White | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Bertrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Bertrand's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Bertrand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Xavier Bertrand's chess games
All 70 games by Xavier Bertrand 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1988 | Michal Ac | 2,275 | 04th Cappelle Open | D03 |
| Aug 2006 | Mickael Alanic | 2,246 | Hennebont Grand Prix | D03 |
| Nov 2010 | Jerome Appendino | 2,199 | chT2-FRA 1011 | C10 |
| Apr 2008 | Jacques Demarre | 2,163 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | A85 |
| Dec 2007 | Christian Kieffer | 2,161 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-Ligue | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,351 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| 2nd Herlies Open | 1997 | 6 | 5.5 | – |
| 19th Syre Memorial Open | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Bertrand's chess games?
70 games by Xavier Bertrand, 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 Xavier Bertrand has played.
What does Xavier Bertrand play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Xavier Bertrand opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Bertrand answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Xavier Bertrand play as White?
As White, Xavier Bertrand's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Bertrand play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Bertrand most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Xavier Bertrand's FIDE rating?
Xavier Bertrand is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Xavier Bertrand played?
Our database contains 70 games by Xavier Bertrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Bertrand?
70 games by Xavier Bertrand 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.