Prepare against Yohann Esprit
France · World #17,853 classical · FIDE ID 619787
Our database contains 95 games by Yohann Esprit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yohann Esprit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yohann Esprit 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 | 2,076 | 2,254 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,163 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,114 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 23 | 39 | 34.7% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yohann Esprit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yohann Esprit's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 88.0% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Esprit usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Esprit usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Esprit usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Esprit usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Esprit usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Esprit usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Yohann Esprit's chess games
All 95 games by Yohann Esprit 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Ch Bauer | 2,554 | 23rd Nancy Rapid | B02 |
| Feb 2000 | Yves Lamorelle | 2,250 | Cannes Open | C55 |
| Feb 2000 | Alain Spielmann | 2,248 | Cannes Open | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Jean-Robert Vesin | 2,247 | chT1A-FRA 0809 | A87 |
| Aug 2000 | Eric Chery | 2,239 | Martinez Open A | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier Open B | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,389 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,024 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,164 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,187 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 23rd Nancy Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yohann Esprit's chess games?
95 games by Yohann Esprit, 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 Yohann Esprit has played.
What does Yohann Esprit play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Yohann Esprit opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yohann Esprit answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Yohann Esprit play as White?
As White, Yohann Esprit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yohann Esprit play as Black?
As Black, Yohann Esprit most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Yohann Esprit's FIDE rating?
Yohann Esprit is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Yohann Esprit played?
Our database contains 95 games by Yohann Esprit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yohann Esprit?
95 games by Yohann Esprit 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.