Prepare against Hugues Benoit
France · World #28,561 classical · FIDE ID 623059
Our database contains 36 games by Hugues Benoit, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugues Benoit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugues Benoit 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 | 1,994 | 2,042 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,041 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,960 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 41.7% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugues Benoit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugues Benoit's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| b4 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Benoit usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Benoit usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Benoit usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 16% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Benoit usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Benoit usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Hugues Benoit's chess games
All 36 games by Hugues Benoit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,370 | Syre Memorial Open 17th | A13 |
| Jan 1991 | Smaranda B. Lupu | 2,210 | Torcy Open A | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Hermes,Geoff R | 1,903 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | A80 |
| May 2024 | Ten Lon Xu | 1,877 | Sardinia World Open B | C64 |
| Jun 2026 | Porfireanu,S | 1,835 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,823 |
| Sardinia World Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| Torcy Open A | 1991 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,113 |
| Syre Memorial Open 17th | 1994 | 3 | 3 | 2,455 |
| FRA | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 2,007 |
| Saint Affrique Open 27th | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 3ème festival international de Ceyreste et Cassis Echecs | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugues Benoit's chess games?
36 games by Hugues Benoit, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Hugues Benoit has played.
What does Hugues Benoit play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hugues Benoit opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugues Benoit answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Hugues Benoit play as White?
As White, Hugues Benoit's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugues Benoit play as Black?
As Black, Hugues Benoit most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hugues Benoit's FIDE rating?
Hugues Benoit is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Hugues Benoit played?
Our database contains 36 games by Hugues Benoit, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugues Benoit?
36 games by Hugues Benoit 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.