Prepare against Benoit Pigeat
France · World #52,364 classical · FIDE ID 20643390
Our database contains 34 games by Benoit Pigeat, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Pigeat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Pigeat 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 | 1,884 | 1,915 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 47.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Pigeat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Pigeat's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pigeat usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Benoit Pigeat's chess games
All 34 games by Benoit Pigeat in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Baptiste Alloui-Cros | 2,139 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | C48 |
| May 2020 | William Sithisak | 1,692 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A03 |
| May 2020 | Corentin Sureau | 1,686 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B32 |
| May 2020 | Christophe Hucault | 1,612 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B22 |
| May 2020 | Thomas Hetier | 1,598 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,791 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,803 |
| 15th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,641 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
| Liffre Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Pigeat's chess games?
34 games by Benoit Pigeat, from Jul 2009 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 Pigeat has played.
What does Benoit Pigeat play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Benoit Pigeat opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Pigeat answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benoit Pigeat play as White?
As White, Benoit Pigeat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Pigeat play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Pigeat most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Benoit Pigeat's FIDE rating?
Benoit Pigeat is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Benoit Pigeat played?
Our database contains 34 games by Benoit Pigeat, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Pigeat?
34 games by Benoit Pigeat 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.