Prepare against Antoine Canonne
France · World #56,110 classical · FIDE ID 619388
When preparing against Antoine Canonne, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Antoine Canonne, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antoine Canonne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoine Canonne 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 | 1,869 | 2,085 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,944 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,055 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 47 | 96 | 97 | 19.6% |
| As White | 104 | 31 | 40 | 33 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 16 | 56 | 64 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoine Canonne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoine Canonne's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 99.0% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Canonne usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Canonne usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Canonne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Canonne usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 82.0% | 38.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 32 | 88.9% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Antoine Canonne's chess games
All 240 games by Antoine Canonne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 96 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 15/16/15 | 32.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 7/13/15 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 3/8/12 | 13.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Michel Saucey | 2,336 | 10th Creon Open | C30 |
| Jan 1988 | Mohamed Sidhoum | 2,265 | Caen Schev | B12 |
| Nov 2016 | Rolf Fritsch | 2,235 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Jan 2004 | Camille Carton | 2,220 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B40 |
| Jan 2008 | Chino C Atako | 2,165 | 83rd Hastings Masters Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| 83rd Hastings Masters Open | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,055 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 87th Hastings Masters Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,049 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoine Canonne's chess games?
240 games by Antoine Canonne, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Canonne has played.
What does Antoine Canonne play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Antoine Canonne opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoine Canonne answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Antoine Canonne play as White?
As White, Antoine Canonne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Vienna Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoine Canonne play as Black?
As Black, Antoine Canonne most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Antoine Canonne's FIDE rating?
Antoine Canonne is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Antoine Canonne played?
Our database contains 240 games by Antoine Canonne, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 96 draws, 97 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoine Canonne?
240 games by Antoine Canonne 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.