Prepare against Benoit Purenne
FM · France · World #10,669 classical · FIDE ID 602337
Our database contains 254 games by Benoit Purenne, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Purenne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Purenne 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 | 2,159 | 2,312 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 133 | 41 | 80 | 52.4% |
| As White | 126 | 74 | 15 | 37 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 59 | 26 | 43 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Purenne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Purenne's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 42.1% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 53 | 42.1% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.3% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Purenne usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Purenne usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Purenne usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Purenne usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Purenne usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Purenne usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 80.8% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.6% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Benoit Purenne's chess games
All 254 games by Benoit Purenne in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 133 wins, 41 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Arghyadip Das | 2,493 | Naujac Open | A40 |
| Jul 2014 | Francois Godart | 2,399 | 29th Avoine Open | D24 |
| Jul 2011 | Benjamin Bujisho | 2,369 | 26th Avoine Open | D30 |
| Oct 2011 | Alban Delorme | 2,306 | 11th Sautron Open | D05 |
| Jul 2011 | Victor Stephan | 2,280 | 26th Avoine Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U12 | 2009 | 26 | 20 | 1,928 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2011 | 14 | 9 | 1,960 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,033 |
| Wch U10 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Purenne's chess games?
254 games by Benoit Purenne, from Oct 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 Purenne has played.
What does Benoit Purenne play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Benoit Purenne opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Purenne answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games).
What openings does Benoit Purenne play as White?
As White, Benoit Purenne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 57.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Purenne play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Purenne most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Benoit Purenne's FIDE rating?
Benoit Purenne is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Benoit Purenne played?
Our database contains 254 games by Benoit Purenne, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 41 draws, 80 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Purenne?
254 games by Benoit Purenne 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.