Prepare against Benjamin Le Corre
FM · France · World #5,457 classical · FIDE ID 639605
When preparing against Benjamin Le Corre, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Benjamin Le Corre, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Le Corre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Le Corre 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 | 2,261 | 2,353 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,322 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,285 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 78 | 62 | 95 | 33.2% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 31 | 47 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 113 | 34 | 31 | 48 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Le Corre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Le Corre's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 97.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Corre usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Corre usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Corre usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Corre usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Corre usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.5% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 31.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Le Corre's chess games
All 235 games by Benjamin Le Corre in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 62 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,515 | 10th Nancy B | A40 |
| Jun 2013 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,430 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Clovis Vernay | 2,429 | 31st Geneve Open | C17 |
| Apr 2020 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,408 | Europe Echecs online Open April | B33 |
| Jul 2014 | Francois Godart | 2,399 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 24 | 7 | 2,273 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 4th Metz | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 12th Nancy-B | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,233 |
| 10th Nancy B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| 7th Vaujany Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Nancy Meurthe B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Le Corre's chess games?
235 games by Benjamin Le Corre, from Oct 2003 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 Benjamin Le Corre has played.
What does Benjamin Le Corre play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Benjamin Le Corre opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Le Corre answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Le Corre play as White?
As White, Benjamin Le Corre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Le Corre play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Le Corre most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Benjamin Le Corre's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Le Corre is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Benjamin Le Corre played?
Our database contains 235 games by Benjamin Le Corre, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 62 draws, 95 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Le Corre?
235 games by Benjamin Le Corre 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.