Prepare against Xavier Rouze
France · World #23,332 classical · FIDE ID 632961
Our database contains 84 games by Xavier Rouze, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Rouze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Rouze 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 | 2,030 | 2,153 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,037 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,993 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 37 | 7 | 40 | 44.0% |
| As White | 44 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Rouze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Rouze's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 47.7% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rouze usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rouze usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rouze usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rouze usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rouze usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Rouze usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
Xavier Rouze's chess games
All 84 games by Xavier Rouze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 37 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | David Miedema | 2,390 | 5th Lille Luce Open | D17 |
| Nov 2009 | Fabrice Mandon | 2,241 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B12 |
| Dec 2009 | David Rano | 2,191 | chT2-FRA 0910 | A11 |
| Dec 2011 | Kevin Noiroux | 2,190 | 32nd Bethune Open | A36 |
| Mar 2008 | Philippe Aveline | 2,178 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,115 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,914 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,211 |
| ch-FRA du Nord | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,095 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,239 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Rouze's chess games?
84 games by Xavier Rouze, from Jul 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 Rouze has played.
What does Xavier Rouze play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Xavier Rouze opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Rouze answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Xavier Rouze play as White?
As White, Xavier Rouze's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Rouze play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Rouze most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Xavier Rouze's FIDE rating?
Xavier Rouze is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Xavier Rouze played?
Our database contains 84 games by Xavier Rouze, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Rouze?
84 games by Xavier Rouze 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.