Prepare against Xavier Boursier
France · World #44,562 classical · FIDE ID 629561
Our database contains 30 games by Xavier Boursier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Boursier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Boursier 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 | 1,915 | 2,073 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,911 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As White | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Boursier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Boursier's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 91.7% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 77.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Boursier usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Boursier usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Boursier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Boursier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Xavier Boursier's chess games
All 30 games by Xavier Boursier 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Marijn Den Hartog | 2,152 | 14th Rochefort Open | C05 |
| May 2006 | Rachid Abdat | 2,050 | 9th Louviers Open | C02 |
| Feb 2004 | Pierre Grego | 1,926 | 3rd Rochefort Open | C25 |
| Feb 2004 | Emmanuel Mace | 1,900 | 3rd Rochefort Open | B01 |
| May 2009 | Richard Lefebvre | 1,890 | Louviers Open 12th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Louviers Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Louviers Open 12th | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 3rd Rochefort Open | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 16th Rochefort Open B | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| 5th Rochefort Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,773 |
| 18th Rochefort Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,243 |
| Gonfreville Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 14th Rochefort Open | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Boursier's chess games?
30 games by Xavier Boursier, 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 Boursier has played.
What does Xavier Boursier play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Xavier Boursier opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Boursier answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Xavier Boursier play as White?
As White, Xavier Boursier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Boursier play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Boursier most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Xavier Boursier's FIDE rating?
Xavier Boursier is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Xavier Boursier played?
Our database contains 30 games by Xavier Boursier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Boursier?
30 games by Xavier Boursier 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.