Prepare against Augustin Droin
IM · France · World #414 classical · FIDE ID 45105987
When preparing against Augustin Droin, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 38.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,086 games by Augustin Droin, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Augustin Droin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Augustin Droin 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 | 2,529 | 2,529 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,554 | 2,554 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,464 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,086 | 538 | 182 | 366 | 49.5% |
| As White | 558 | 304 | 93 | 161 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 528 | 234 | 89 | 205 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Augustin Droin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Augustin Droin's side.
First moves as White (556 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 534 | 96.0% | 62.6% |
| g4 | 8 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.3% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Droin usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Droin usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Droin usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Droin usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Droin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Droin usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 78.4% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 32 | 13.1% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 16 | 6.5% | 46.9% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 125 | 70.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 27.5% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Augustin Droin's chess games
All 1,086 games by Augustin Droin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 538 wins, 182 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 72 | 41/11/20 | 56.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 61 | 33/11/17 | 54.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 23/6/18 | 48.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 27 | 16/4/7 | 59.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 83 | 36/12/35 | 43.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 39 | 15/7/17 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 17/4/10 | 54.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,771 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jan 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,734 | Titled Tue | D45 |
| Sep 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,730 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | World Blitz 2025 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 486 | 255.5 | 2,391 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,448 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,516 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,268 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 8 | 2,453 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,398 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Timothe Razafindratsima (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Augustin Droin's chess games?
1,086 games by Augustin Droin, from Jul 2015 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 Augustin Droin has played.
What does Augustin Droin play on the first move as White?
Across 556 games with White in our database, Augustin Droin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Augustin Droin answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Augustin Droin play as White?
As White, Augustin Droin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 56.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (61 games, 54.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 558 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Augustin Droin play as Black?
As Black, Augustin Droin most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 43.4% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (31 games, 54.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 528 games.
What is Augustin Droin's FIDE rating?
Augustin Droin is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,554 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Augustin Droin played?
Our database contains 1,086 games by Augustin Droin, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 538 wins, 182 draws, 366 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Augustin Droin?
1,086 games by Augustin Droin 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.