Prepare against Anne-Laurie Benard
France · World #42,864 classical · FIDE ID 628174
When preparing against Anne-Laurie Benard, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Anne-Laurie Benard, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anne-Laurie Benard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anne-Laurie Benard 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 | 1,922 | 2,081 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,954 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 71 | 36 | 61 | 42.3% |
| As White | 86 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 36 | 13 | 33 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anne-Laurie Benard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anne-Laurie Benard's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 90.7% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Benard usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Benard usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Benard usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Benard usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Benard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Benard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 55.8% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Anne-Laurie Benard's chess games
All 168 games by Anne-Laurie Benard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 71 wins, 36 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Maria Leconte | 2,430 | ch-FRA w | B70 |
| Jun 2005 | Roza Lallemand | 2,380 | ch-FRA w | B74 |
| Aug 2011 | Adina-Maria Hamdouchi | 2,266 | chB-FRA w | A08 |
| Jul 2003 | Irina Tetenkina | 2,247 | Agneaux St Lo w | A09 |
| Jul 2003 | Paloma Gutierrez Castillo | 2,136 | Agneaux St Lo w | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneaux St Lo w | 2006 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,124 |
| chB-FRA w | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,010 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,723 |
| 3rd Breizh Masters w | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-FRA JW3 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 4th Breizh Masters w | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anne-Laurie Benard's chess games?
168 games by Anne-Laurie Benard, from Oct 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 Anne-Laurie Benard has played.
What does Anne-Laurie Benard play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Anne-Laurie Benard opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anne-Laurie Benard answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Anne-Laurie Benard play as White?
As White, Anne-Laurie Benard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 29.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anne-Laurie Benard play as Black?
As Black, Anne-Laurie Benard most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Anne-Laurie Benard's FIDE rating?
Anne-Laurie Benard is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Anne-Laurie Benard played?
Our database contains 168 games by Anne-Laurie Benard, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 36 draws, 61 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anne-Laurie Benard?
168 games by Anne-Laurie Benard 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.