Prepare against Benoit Chebance
France · World #38,213 classical · FIDE ID 660370
Our database contains 71 games by Benoit Chebance, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Chebance's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Chebance 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 | 1,943 | 2,031 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,936 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 29.6% |
| As White | 43 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Chebance's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Chebance's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 46.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Chebance usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chebance usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Chebance usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Benoit Chebance's chess games
All 71 games by Benoit Chebance in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Pascal Staeger | 2,118 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B26 |
| Jan 2009 | Laurent Joly | 2,040 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B03 |
| Apr 2009 | Serge Groshens | 2,022 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B01 |
| Mar 2007 | Roland Reeb | 2,015 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | C10 |
| Mar 2007 | Clement Stahl | 2,012 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,149 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,878 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| Loire Cup 2000 Phase Ligue | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Chebance's chess games?
71 games by Benoit Chebance, from Oct 2005 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 Chebance has played.
What does Benoit Chebance play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Benoit Chebance opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Chebance answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Benoit Chebance play as White?
As White, Benoit Chebance's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Chebance play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Chebance most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Benoit Chebance's FIDE rating?
Benoit Chebance is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Benoit Chebance played?
Our database contains 71 games by Benoit Chebance, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Chebance?
71 games by Benoit Chebance 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.