Prepare against Alain Dominguez
France · World #101,853 classical · FIDE ID 662259
When preparing against Alain Dominguez, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 59 games by Alain Dominguez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Dominguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Dominguez 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 | 1,724 | 1,897 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,805 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 44.1% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Dominguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Dominguez's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 75.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Alain Dominguez's chess games
All 59 games by Alain Dominguez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Francois Scozzesi | 2,010 | Elancourt Open | E91 |
| Dec 2004 | Jerome Magnard | 1,886 | chT4-FRA 0405 | B22 |
| Oct 2009 | Guy Fayolle | 1,850 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Open B | B33 |
| Oct 2009 | Robert Jean | 1,845 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Open B | A22 |
| Nov 2009 | Dominique Duval | 1,825 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux-B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,798 |
| Elancourt Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Open B | 2009 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 21st Massy Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,571 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Dominguez's chess games?
59 games by Alain Dominguez, from Jul 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 Alain Dominguez has played.
What does Alain Dominguez play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alain Dominguez opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Dominguez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Alain Dominguez play as White?
As White, Alain Dominguez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Dominguez play as Black?
As Black, Alain Dominguez most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alain Dominguez's FIDE rating?
Alain Dominguez is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Alain Dominguez played?
Our database contains 59 games by Alain Dominguez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Dominguez?
59 games by Alain Dominguez 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.