Prepare against Yann Pascal
France · World #48,950 classical · FIDE ID 657964
Our database contains 43 games by Yann Pascal, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yann Pascal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yann Pascal 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 | 1,897 | 1,970 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,943 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 46.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yann Pascal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yann Pascal's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pascal usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pascal usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pascal usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pascal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pascal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Yann Pascal's chess games
All 43 games by Yann Pascal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Frederic Baudin | 2,089 | Brest Open | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Willy Gallon | 2,035 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | B07 |
| Dec 2006 | Michel Le Du | 1,957 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | A29 |
| Apr 2009 | Antoine Desbois | 1,956 | Brest Open | C41 |
| Feb 2005 | Daniel Le Roch | 1,948 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brest Open | 2012 | 16 | 11 | 1,930 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chB-Finistere 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,637 |
| France Simul | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2,230 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yann Pascal's chess games?
43 games by Yann Pascal, from Jul 2005 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 Yann Pascal has played.
What does Yann Pascal play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Yann Pascal opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yann Pascal answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Yann Pascal play as White?
As White, Yann Pascal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yann Pascal play as Black?
As Black, Yann Pascal most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yann Pascal's FIDE rating?
Yann Pascal is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Yann Pascal played?
Our database contains 43 games by Yann Pascal, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yann Pascal?
43 games by Yann Pascal 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.