Prepare against Benoit Thiriet
France · World #20,218 classical · FIDE ID 604976
When preparing against Benoit Thiriet, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Benoit Thiriet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Thiriet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Thiriet 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 | 2,055 | 2,211 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,147 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 24.3% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Thiriet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Thiriet's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 78.4% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues Bg5 (44.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Thiriet usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
Benoit Thiriet's chess games
All 74 games by Benoit Thiriet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,482 | 2nd Villeurbanne | A45 |
| Feb 2005 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,405 | 21st Cappelle Open | D45 |
| Jan 1996 | Christophe Bernard | 2,370 | Cannes Martinez Open | A43 |
| Sep 2003 | Richard Berube | 2,305 | 2nd Villeurbanne | B07 |
| Jan 1991 | Erik Chaplin | 2,265 | 7th Cappelle Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 23 | 7 | 2,053 |
| 2nd Villeurbanne | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,060 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,265 |
| Lyon Open | 1993 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,928 |
| 2nd Rohde Open | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,265 |
| 4th Creon Open | 1999 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Thiriet's chess games?
74 games by Benoit Thiriet, from Apr 2003 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 Thiriet has played.
What does Benoit Thiriet play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Benoit Thiriet opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Thiriet answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Benoit Thiriet play as White?
As White, Benoit Thiriet's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Thiriet play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Thiriet most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Benoit Thiriet's FIDE rating?
Benoit Thiriet is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Benoit Thiriet played?
Our database contains 74 games by Benoit Thiriet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Thiriet?
74 games by Benoit Thiriet 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.