Prepare against Benjamin Bordais
France · World #10,931 classical · FIDE ID 20628196
When preparing against Benjamin Bordais, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Benjamin Bordais, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Bordais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Bordais 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Bordais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Bordais's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bordais usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Bordais usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bordais usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Bordais's chess games
All 42 games by Benjamin Bordais in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Tom E Wiley | 2,280 | 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | E33 |
| Jul 2013 | Maxime Marie | 2,214 | 28th Avoine Open | A29 |
| May 2013 | Rufus Duff | 2,150 | ch-FRA U18 | C54 |
| Nov 2012 | Jonathan Zerafa | 2,079 | 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | E10 |
| Nov 2012 | Charles Louis-sidois | 1,978 | 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,979 |
| 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,316 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,955 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,101 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,026 |
| Sables d'Olonne Open 1st | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2,035 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Bordais's chess games?
42 games by Benjamin Bordais, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Benjamin Bordais has played.
What does Benjamin Bordais play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Benjamin Bordais opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Bordais answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Bordais play as White?
As White, Benjamin Bordais's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Bordais play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Bordais most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Benjamin Bordais's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Bordais is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Bordais played?
Our database contains 42 games by Benjamin Bordais, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Bordais?
42 games by Benjamin Bordais 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.