Prepare against Arnaud Durufle
France · World #30,043 classical · FIDE ID 614165
Our database contains 35 games by Arnaud Durufle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Durufle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Durufle 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 | 1,985 | 2,077 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 22.9% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Durufle usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Durufle usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Durufle usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Durufle usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Durufle usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Arnaud Durufle's chess games
All 35 games by Arnaud Durufle 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Margarita Voiska | 2,280 | 16th Le Touquet Open | A43 |
| Jul 2002 | Kevin Swiercz | 2,017 | Bethune-B | D10 |
| Jul 2002 | Pierre-Emmanuel Deneufeglise | 1,990 | Bethune-B | E43 |
| Dec 2001 | Mathieu Marquet | 1,960 | chT3-FRA Gr8 0102 | B07 |
| Jul 2002 | Marc Vandervorst | 1,920 | Bethune-B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
| Bethune-B | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,701 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,053 |
| 16th Le Touquet Open | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,307 |
| Le Touquet Open 11th | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,780 |
| Le Touquet Open 19th | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,866 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Durufle's chess games?
35 games by Arnaud Durufle, 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 Arnaud Durufle has played.
What does Arnaud Durufle play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Arnaud Durufle opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Durufle answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Durufle play as White?
As White, Arnaud Durufle's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Durufle play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Durufle most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Arnaud Durufle's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Durufle is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Arnaud Durufle played?
Our database contains 35 games by Arnaud Durufle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Durufle?
35 games by Arnaud Durufle 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.