Prepare against Benoit Taddei
FM · France · World #8,251 classical · FIDE ID 610151
Our database contains 273 games by Benoit Taddei, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Taddei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Taddei 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 | 2,200 | 2,374 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,379 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,367 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 78 | 82 | 113 | 28.6% |
| As White | 125 | 39 | 37 | 49 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 39 | 45 | 64 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Taddei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Taddei's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 65.6% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 30 | 24.0% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 10.4% | 30.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Taddei usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Taddei usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Taddei usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Taddei usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Taddei usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Taddei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 22.6% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 40.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Benoit Taddei's chess games
All 273 games by Benoit Taddei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 82 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Michael Adams | 2,715 | Arthur Andersen Simul | C02 |
| Apr 2003 | Robert Fontaine | 2,529 | chT-FRA Gp-B | E62 |
| Apr 2003 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,512 | 21st Metz Open | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Xavier Vila Gazquez | 2,487 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | B12 |
| Apr 2008 | Stefan Djuric | 2,460 | 26th Metz Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 19 | 6 | 2,312 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,642 |
| 1st Nancy Festival | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Nancy B | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| 12th Rewal Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Juvisy sur Orge | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,417 |
| 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Taddei's chess games?
273 games by Benoit Taddei, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Taddei has played.
What does Benoit Taddei play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Benoit Taddei opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Taddei answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Benoit Taddei play as White?
As White, Benoit Taddei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Taddei play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Taddei most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Benoit Taddei's FIDE rating?
Benoit Taddei is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Benoit Taddei played?
Our database contains 273 games by Benoit Taddei, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 82 draws, 113 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Taddei?
273 games by Benoit Taddei 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.