Prepare against Benjamin Hoareau
CM · Seychelles · World #73,283 classical · FIDE ID 9800069
When preparing against Benjamin Hoareau, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 105 games by Benjamin Hoareau, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Hoareau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Hoareau 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 | 1,811 | 2,200 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,825 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,861 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 33 | 17 | 55 | 31.4% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 8 | 28 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 9 | 27 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Hoareau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Hoareau's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 20.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hoareau usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Hoareau's chess games
All 105 games by Benjamin Hoareau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Suhrab Semiev | 2,327 | Olympiad-41 | A40 |
| Sep 1996 | Paul Cutter | 2,205 | Olympiad-32 | C41 |
| Nov 2005 | Devarajen Chinasamy | 2,193 | Reunion Open | B23 |
| Nov 2005 | Sylvain Lorans | 2,149 | Reunion Open | E67 |
| Oct 2007 | Pascal Souevamanien | 2,141 | 9th Reunion Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,174 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 9th Reunion Open | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Hoareau's chess games?
105 games by Benjamin Hoareau, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Hoareau has played.
What does Benjamin Hoareau play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Benjamin Hoareau opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Hoareau answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Hoareau play as White?
As White, Benjamin Hoareau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Hoareau play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Hoareau most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Benjamin Hoareau's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Hoareau is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Benjamin Hoareau played?
Our database contains 105 games by Benjamin Hoareau, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Hoareau?
105 games by Benjamin Hoareau 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.