Prepare against Benoit Templier
France · World #90,852 classical · FIDE ID 659509
When preparing against Benoit Templier, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (77%).
Our database contains 73 games by Benoit Templier, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Templier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Templier 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 | 1,756 | 1,788 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,695 | 1,780 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 23 | 7 | 43 | 31.5% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Templier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Templier's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 77.8% | 33.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 33.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Templier usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Templier usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Templier usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Templier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Templier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 75.0% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Benoit Templier's chess games
All 73 games by Benoit Templier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jean-Claude Daniel | 1,964 | 17th Gorges Open | D00 |
| Oct 2008 | Maxime Careil | 1,910 | 8th Rohde Open | C18 |
| Dec 2006 | Margaux Lefevre | 1,874 | 5th Nantes Open | A31 |
| Jul 2008 | Laurent Nouhaud | 1,830 | 18th Gorges Open | C17 |
| Nov 2012 | Naim Mouahid | 1,824 | 12th Rohde Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,362 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,608 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 22nd Gorges Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 18th Gorges Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,936 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,625 |
| 7th Angers Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Templier's chess games?
73 games by Benoit Templier, from Oct 2005 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 Templier has played.
What does Benoit Templier play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Benoit Templier opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Templier answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Benoit Templier play as White?
As White, Benoit Templier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Templier play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Templier most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Benoit Templier's FIDE rating?
Benoit Templier is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,695 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Benoit Templier played?
Our database contains 73 games by Benoit Templier, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Templier?
73 games by Benoit Templier 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.