Prepare against Benoit Pluyaud
France · World #31,216 classical · FIDE ID 609714
Our database contains 48 games by Benoit Pluyaud, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Pluyaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Pluyaud 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 | 1,978 | 2,150 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 43.8% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Pluyaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Pluyaud's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pluyaud usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Benoit Pluyaud's chess games
All 48 games by Benoit Pluyaud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Julien Song | 2,333 | ch-FRA U20 | E12 |
| Jan 2015 | Wojtek Sochacki | 2,239 | ch-Paris Blitz | A01 |
| Jul 2010 | Florent Samoun | 2,160 | ch-Paris Open A | D46 |
| Oct 2011 | Mehdi Roger | 2,153 | 26th Le Touquet Open | A43 |
| Jul 2010 | Philippe Ribaud-Chevrey | 2,126 | ch-Paris Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,842 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| 26th Le Touquet Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,135 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,995 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-Paris Blitz | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,203 |
| 22nd Le Mans Open | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Pluyaud's chess games?
48 games by Benoit Pluyaud, from Jul 2007 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 Pluyaud has played.
What does Benoit Pluyaud play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Benoit Pluyaud opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Pluyaud answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Benoit Pluyaud play as White?
As White, Benoit Pluyaud's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Pluyaud play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Pluyaud most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Benoit Pluyaud's FIDE rating?
Benoit Pluyaud is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Benoit Pluyaud played?
Our database contains 48 games by Benoit Pluyaud, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Pluyaud?
48 games by Benoit Pluyaud 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.