Prepare against Xavier Briquet
France · World #132,478 classical · FIDE ID 674346
When preparing against Xavier Briquet, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Xavier Briquet, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Briquet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Briquet 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 | 1,640 | 1,703 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,649 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Briquet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Briquet's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Briquet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Briquet usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Briquet usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Xavier Briquet's chess games
All 31 games by Xavier Briquet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Robert Beraud | 1,840 | ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Jean-claude Sage | 1,600 | chT-Provence prom Vitrolles 0001 | C55 |
| Jan 2000 | Jean Pla | 1,600 | ch-Provence Promotion Vitrolles 9900 | B08 |
| Dec 2004 | Jean-claude Gozzo | 1,590 | Meyreuil Promotion 0405 | C01 |
| Jan 2001 | Patrick Jullien | 1,570 | chT-Provence prom Vitrolles 0001 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,613 |
| Meyreuil Promotion 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,504 |
| ch-Provence Promotion Vitrolles 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,431 |
| chT-Provence prom Vitrolles 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Briquet's chess games?
31 games by Xavier Briquet, from Jan 2017 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 Briquet has played.
What does Xavier Briquet play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Xavier Briquet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Briquet answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Xavier Briquet play as White?
As White, Xavier Briquet's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Briquet play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Briquet most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Xavier Briquet's FIDE rating?
Xavier Briquet is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Xavier Briquet played?
Our database contains 31 games by Xavier Briquet, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Briquet?
31 games by Xavier Briquet 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.