Prepare against Yannick Petat
France · World #42,415 classical · FIDE ID 680826
Our database contains 38 games by Yannick Petat, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yannick Petat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannick Petat 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 | 1,924 | 2,019 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,938 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannick Petat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannick Petat's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Petat usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Petat usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Petat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Yannick Petat's chess games
All 38 games by Yannick Petat in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Valerijs Rizihs | 1,761 | ch-NATO 26th | D52 |
| May 2016 | Olivier Delpech | 1,668 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | A88 |
| May 2016 | Farhad Hedjazian | 1,657 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | D02 |
| May 2016 | Michka Krestinine | 1,607 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | C11 |
| May 2016 | Bernard Denechaud | 1,604 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,805 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,165 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| Gap Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannick Petat's chess games?
38 games by Yannick Petat, from Jul 2006 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 Yannick Petat has played.
What does Yannick Petat play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yannick Petat opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannick Petat answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yannick Petat play as White?
As White, Yannick Petat's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannick Petat play as Black?
As Black, Yannick Petat most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yannick Petat's FIDE rating?
Yannick Petat is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Yannick Petat played?
Our database contains 38 games by Yannick Petat, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannick Petat?
38 games by Yannick Petat 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.