Prepare against Benoit Busson
France · World #35,089 classical · FIDE ID 631310
Our database contains 174 games by Benoit Busson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Busson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Busson 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 | 1,958 | 2,096 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,952 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 71 | 43 | 59 | 40.8% |
| As White | 90 | 43 | 20 | 27 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Busson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Busson's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 80.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 15.6% | 32.1% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Busson usually continues a3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Busson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Busson usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 32.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Busson usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Busson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Busson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 45.2% | 65.8% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Benoit Busson's chess games
All 174 games by Benoit Busson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 71 wins, 43 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Karel Donskoi | 2,085 | 3rd Salon de Provence Open | B12 |
| Jan 2014 | Henk Brongers | 2,085 | ch-Bouches du Rhone 1314 | B02 |
| Nov 2005 | Dominique Metras | 2,079 | ch-Provence 0506 | B20 |
| Apr 2011 | Vincent Chauvet | 2,075 | Vitrolles | C63 |
| Mar 2005 | Nicolas Saez | 2,023 | ch-Provence 0405 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| 5th Salon de Provence Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,013 |
| Vitrolles | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| Vitrolles 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Provence 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Busson's chess games?
174 games by Benoit Busson, from Apr 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 Benoit Busson has played.
What does Benoit Busson play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Benoit Busson opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Busson answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Benoit Busson play as White?
As White, Benoit Busson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Busson play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Busson most often plays: Albin Countergambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Benoit Busson's FIDE rating?
Benoit Busson is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Benoit Busson played?
Our database contains 174 games by Benoit Busson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 43 draws, 59 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Busson?
174 games by Benoit Busson 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.