Prepare against Yves Roche
France · World #78,213 classical · FIDE ID 606693
When preparing against Yves Roche, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Yves Roche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Roche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Roche 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 | 1,795 | 2,080 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 44 | 25 | 57 | 34.6% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Roche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Roche's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 67.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 22.0% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.8% | 12.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Roche usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Roche usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Roche usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Roche usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Roche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Roche usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 62.5% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 20.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Yves Roche's chess games
All 127 games by Yves Roche 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: 44 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 8/2/6 | 47.1% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,453 | 13th Fouesnant Open | D03 |
| Jul 2012 | Dmitry Stets | 2,426 | 3rd Vaujany Open | B77 |
| Oct 2004 | Kevin Terrieux | 2,227 | 10th Fouesnant Open | B23 |
| Oct 2006 | Frederic Gicquel | 2,215 | 12th Fouesnant Open | D37 |
| Oct 2001 | Reza Salami | 2,206 | 7th Fouesnant Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens Open B | 1995 | 14 | 9 | 2,299 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| 12th Fouesnant Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| La Rosiere Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 7th Fouesnant Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Roche's chess games?
127 games by Yves Roche, 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 Yves Roche has played.
What does Yves Roche play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Yves Roche opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Roche answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Yves Roche play as White?
As White, Yves Roche's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Roche play as Black?
As Black, Yves Roche most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Yves Roche's FIDE rating?
Yves Roche is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Yves Roche played?
Our database contains 127 games by Yves Roche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Roche?
127 games by Yves Roche 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.