Prepare against Benjamin Defromont
IM · France · World #2,527 classical · FIDE ID 36068829
Our database contains 439 games by Benjamin Defromont, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Defromont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Defromont 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 | 2,358 | 2,445 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,295 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,326 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 173 | 125 | 139 | 39.4% |
| As White | 211 | 93 | 52 | 64 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 228 | 80 | 73 | 75 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Defromont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Defromont's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 86.3% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 19 | 9.0% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Defromont usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Defromont usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Defromont usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Defromont usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Defromont usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Defromont usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 15.5% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 12.1% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 78.6% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Defromont's chess games
All 439 games by Benjamin Defromont in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 173 wins, 125 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 17/4/4 | 68.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | L Moroni | 2,571 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B41 |
| Nov 2024 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,544 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | A57 |
| May 2025 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,519 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,518 | Pozarevac Rudar GM2 11 | B10 |
| Jul 2022 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,513 | 38th Andorra Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris IdF | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,259 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 2,104 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,128 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,312 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,317 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Defromont's chess games?
439 games by Benjamin Defromont, from Mar 2015 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 Benjamin Defromont has played.
What does Benjamin Defromont play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Benjamin Defromont opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Defromont answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Defromont play as White?
As White, Benjamin Defromont's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 68.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Defromont play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Defromont most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Benjamin Defromont's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Defromont is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Benjamin Defromont played?
Our database contains 439 games by Benjamin Defromont, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 125 draws, 139 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Defromont?
439 games by Benjamin Defromont 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.