Prepare against Antoine Bournel
IM · France · World #1,719 classical · FIDE ID 26093553
When preparing against Antoine Bournel, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 938 games by Antoine Bournel, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antoine Bournel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoine Bournel 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 | 2,399 | 2,436 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,359 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,302 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 938 | 433 | 152 | 353 | 46.2% |
| As White | 457 | 225 | 80 | 152 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 481 | 208 | 72 | 201 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoine Bournel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoine Bournel's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 272 | 59.5% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 96 | 21.0% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 8.1% | 52.7% |
| a3 | 17 | 3.7% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.8% | 76.9% |
| c3 | 7 | 1.5% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bournel usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bournel usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bournel usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bournel usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bournel usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bournel usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 44.4% | 50.5% |
| c6 | 53 | 22.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 33 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 20 | 8.4% | 45.0% |
| a6 | 10 | 4.2% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.9% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 63.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 14.3% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 7.5% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Antoine Bournel's chess games
All 938 games by Antoine Bournel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Sep 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: 433 wins, 152 draws, 353 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 48 | 24/9/15 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 44 | 21/4/19 | 47.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,645 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | E00 |
| Feb 2023 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,619 | 39th Cappelle Open | E97 |
| Mar 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | C13 |
| Oct 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,600 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Oct 2025 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,570 | 23rd Cap D'Agde Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 551 | 290.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 2,265 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,116 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,226 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,509 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,281 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoine Bournel's chess games?
938 games by Antoine Bournel, from Jun 2014 to Sep 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 Antoine Bournel has played.
What does Antoine Bournel play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Antoine Bournel opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoine Bournel answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Antoine Bournel play as White?
As White, Antoine Bournel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoine Bournel play as Black?
As Black, Antoine Bournel most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 481 games.
What is Antoine Bournel's FIDE rating?
Antoine Bournel is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Antoine Bournel played?
Our database contains 938 games by Antoine Bournel, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 433 wins, 152 draws, 353 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoine Bournel?
938 games by Antoine Bournel 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.