Prepare against Benoit Lefranc
France · World #52,767 classical · FIDE ID 618560
Our database contains 58 games by Benoit Lefranc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Lefranc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Lefranc 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 | 1,882 | 2,129 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 9 | 25 | 41.4% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Lefranc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Lefranc's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 57.6% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Lefranc usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Benoit Lefranc's chess games
All 58 games by Benoit Lefranc 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Najib Draoui | 2,389 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | C03 |
| Jan 1994 | Bertrand Guyard | 2,185 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | E97 |
| Mar 2001 | Guillaume Camus de Solliers | 2,070 | chT3-FRA | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Dominique Le Bourhis | 2,050 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | B02 |
| May 2004 | Stephane Coulombier | 2,050 | Syre Memorial Open 27th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,288 |
| 1st Rohde Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,090 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,937 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
| Syre Memorial Open 29th | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Lefranc's chess games?
58 games by Benoit Lefranc, 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 Lefranc has played.
What does Benoit Lefranc play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Benoit Lefranc opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Lefranc answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games).
What openings does Benoit Lefranc play as White?
As White, Benoit Lefranc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Lefranc play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Lefranc most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Benoit Lefranc's FIDE rating?
Benoit Lefranc is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Benoit Lefranc played?
Our database contains 58 games by Benoit Lefranc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Lefranc?
58 games by Benoit Lefranc 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.