Prepare against Alban Delorme
FM · France · World #5,227 classical · FIDE ID 623636
Our database contains 1,215 games by Alban Delorme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alban Delorme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alban Delorme 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 | 2,267 | 2,380 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,368 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,348 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,215 | 506 | 197 | 512 | 41.6% |
| As White | 610 | 287 | 97 | 226 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 605 | 219 | 100 | 286 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alban Delorme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alban Delorme's side.
First moves as White (610 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 427 | 70.0% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 146 | 23.9% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 4.9% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Delorme usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 246 | 90.1% | 50.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 121 | 54.5% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 92 | 41.4% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Alban Delorme's chess games
All 1,215 games by Alban Delorme 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: 506 wins, 197 draws, 512 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 105 | 54/12/39 | 51.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/7/22 | 35.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 15/0/9 | 62.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 23 | 16/0/7 | 69.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 104 | 46/16/42 | 44.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 92 | 28/19/45 | 30.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 7/2/18 | 25.9% |
| E65 | English Opening | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,678 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Jul 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jul 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Aug 2020 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Jan 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,637 | PRO League Stage | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 491 | 193.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,251 |
| Nancy B | 2009 | 27 | 12 | 2,255 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 2,317 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2007 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,405 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2,442 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 14 | 14 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alban Delorme's chess games?
1,215 games by Alban Delorme, 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 Alban Delorme has played.
What does Alban Delorme play on the first move as White?
Across 610 games with White in our database, Alban Delorme opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alban Delorme answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alban Delorme play as White?
As White, Alban Delorme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (105 games, 51.4% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 610 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alban Delorme play as Black?
As Black, Alban Delorme most often plays: Sicilian (104 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (92 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 605 games.
What is Alban Delorme's FIDE rating?
Alban Delorme is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Alban Delorme played?
Our database contains 1,215 games by Alban Delorme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 506 wins, 197 draws, 512 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alban Delorme?
1,215 games by Alban Delorme 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.