Prepare against Yvan Naudin
France · World #45,076 classical · FIDE ID 625957
When preparing against Yvan Naudin, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Yvan Naudin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yvan Naudin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvan Naudin 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 | 1,913 | 2,072 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,934 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,982 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 5 | 27 | 39.6% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvan Naudin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvan Naudin's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Naudin usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Naudin usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Naudin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Naudin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Yvan Naudin's chess games
All 53 games by Yvan Naudin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Normunds Miezis | 2,420 | Douai Open | A16 |
| Jan 2005 | Herve Guilbert | 2,113 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D82 |
| Oct 2004 | Arnaud Durufle | 2,070 | chT2-FRA 0405 | E26 |
| Jan 2001 | Stephane Renard | 2,070 | Bethune-A | A80 |
| Feb 2003 | Wilfried Dehesdin | 2,060 | chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| Douai Open | 1993 | 2 | 1 | 2,387 |
| 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvan Naudin's chess games?
53 games by Yvan Naudin, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Yvan Naudin has played.
What does Yvan Naudin play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Yvan Naudin opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvan Naudin answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yvan Naudin play as White?
As White, Yvan Naudin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvan Naudin play as Black?
As Black, Yvan Naudin most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yvan Naudin's FIDE rating?
Yvan Naudin is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Yvan Naudin played?
Our database contains 53 games by Yvan Naudin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvan Naudin?
53 games by Yvan Naudin 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.