Prepare against Benoit Rene
FM · France · World #10,036 classical · FIDE ID 600636
When preparing against Benoit Rene, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Benoit Rene, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Rene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Rene 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 | 2,169 | 2,311 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,190 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,108 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 44 | 48 | 40 | 33.3% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Rene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Rene's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 31.9% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 18 | 26.1% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 17.4% | 79.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Rene usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rene usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rene usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 26% of White games, 69.4% score
- …g6 (28% of these games) — Rene usually continues Bg2 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rene usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rene usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 69.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 21.7% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Benoit Rene's chess games
All 132 games by Benoit Rene in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,580 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B43 |
| Jun 2013 | Sebastien Delaunay | 2,420 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | A37 |
| Aug 2026 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,415 | TCh-EUR Senior +50 2026 | B08 |
| Feb 2000 | Markus Loeffler | 2,411 | Cannes Open | B99 |
| Mar 2004 | Serge Naudier | 2,323 | chT-FRA 2b 0304 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1991 | 15 | 6 | 2,153 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,417 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,170 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,309 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,765 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,117 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Rene's chess games?
132 games by Benoit Rene, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rene has played.
What does Benoit Rene play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Benoit Rene opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.g3 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Rene answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benoit Rene play as White?
As White, Benoit Rene's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Rene play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Rene most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Benoit Rene's FIDE rating?
Benoit Rene is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Benoit Rene played?
Our database contains 132 games by Benoit Rene, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Rene?
132 games by Benoit Rene 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.