Prepare against Yves Poulain
France · World #91,899 classical · FIDE ID 652369
When preparing against Yves Poulain, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yves Poulain, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Poulain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Poulain 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 | 1,753 | 1,940 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,732 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 25.7% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Poulain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Poulain's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Poulain usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Poulain usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Poulain usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Yves Poulain's chess games
All 35 games by Yves Poulain in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 9 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Jean-Luc Hochart | 2,035 | chT-FRA Gr5 | C15 |
| Aug 2008 | John Reed | 2,020 | Pornic Open | E32 |
| Jul 2005 | Timothee Pierre | 1,971 | 13th Saint Affrique Open | A82 |
| Jul 2012 | Benoit Templier | 1,687 | 22nd Gorges Open | E21 |
| Jul 2012 | Xavier Riviere | 1,627 | 22nd Gorges Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Gorges Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,883 |
| Feignies Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,882 |
| Pornic Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,959 |
| 3rd Rohde Open | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
| 7th Fouesnant Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,735 |
| 11th Sautron Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,855 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,673 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Poulain's chess games?
35 games by Yves Poulain, from Oct 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 Yves Poulain has played.
What does Yves Poulain play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yves Poulain opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Poulain answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Yves Poulain play as White?
As White, Yves Poulain's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Poulain play as Black?
As Black, Yves Poulain most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yves Poulain's FIDE rating?
Yves Poulain is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Yves Poulain played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yves Poulain, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Poulain?
35 games by Yves Poulain 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.