Prepare against Bastien Dubessay
FM · France · World #2,881 classical · FIDE ID 650048
Our database contains 503 games by Bastien Dubessay, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bastien Dubessay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bastien Dubessay 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 | 2,343 | 2,384 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,390 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,290 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 216 | 95 | 192 | 42.9% |
| As White | 258 | 118 | 42 | 98 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 245 | 98 | 53 | 94 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bastien Dubessay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bastien Dubessay's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 215 | 83.3% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 10.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.9% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Dubessay usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 67.9% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 20.9% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 8.2% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 79.1% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.4% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Bastien Dubessay's chess games
All 503 games by Bastien Dubessay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 216 wins, 95 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,519 | Geneve CEG Legends | A17 |
| May 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,518 | BL2-Nord playoff 2 | C04 |
| Apr 2013 | Todor Todorov | 2,489 | Juvisy sur Orge | A41 |
| Feb 2016 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,483 | 32nd Cappelle Open | D35 |
| May 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 98 | 44 | 2,186 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 24 | 12 | 2,288 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2014 | 23 | 6 | 2,293 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 22 | 18 | 1,598 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,109 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bastien Dubessay's chess games?
503 games by Bastien Dubessay, from Jul 2004 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 Bastien Dubessay has played.
What does Bastien Dubessay play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Bastien Dubessay opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bastien Dubessay answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bastien Dubessay play as White?
As White, Bastien Dubessay's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bastien Dubessay play as Black?
As Black, Bastien Dubessay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Bastien Dubessay's FIDE rating?
Bastien Dubessay is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (May 2012).
How many games has Bastien Dubessay played?
Our database contains 503 games by Bastien Dubessay, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 95 draws, 192 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bastien Dubessay?
503 games by Bastien Dubessay 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.