Prepare against Benoit Gayon
France · World #42,414 classical · FIDE ID 632040
When preparing against Benoit Gayon, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Benoit Gayon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Gayon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Gayon 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 | 1,924 | 2,015 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,927 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,891 | Jan 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 32 | 25 | 69 | 25.4% |
| As White | 70 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 9 | 34 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Gayon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Gayon's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gayon usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gayon usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gayon usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 97.1% | 22.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Benoit Gayon's chess games
All 126 games by Benoit Gayon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Laurent Denis | 2,220 | 7th Rohde Open | B41 |
| Nov 2012 | Remi Picard | 2,114 | 12th Rohde Open | B07 |
| Dec 2020 | Albert Gutierrez Palomino | 1,984 | 7th Sitges Sunway | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Smari Sigurdsson | 1,807 | Reykjavik Open | C63 |
| Oct 2013 | Gregoire Mallet | 1,790 | 13th Sautron Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| 18th Gorges Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Gayon's chess games?
126 games by Benoit Gayon, from Jul 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 Gayon has played.
What does Benoit Gayon play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Benoit Gayon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Gayon answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Benoit Gayon play as White?
As White, Benoit Gayon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Gayon play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Gayon most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Benoit Gayon's FIDE rating?
Benoit Gayon is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Benoit Gayon played?
Our database contains 126 games by Benoit Gayon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Gayon?
126 games by Benoit Gayon 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.