Prepare against Bernard Denechaud
France · World #133,893 classical · FIDE ID 20693869
When preparing against Bernard Denechaud, expect 1.Nf3 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 88 games by Bernard Denechaud, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Denechaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Denechaud 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 | 1,636 | 1,648 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,725 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 33 | 19 | 36 | 37.5% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Denechaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Denechaud's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 38.6% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 31.8% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (12% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Denechaud usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Bernard Denechaud's chess games
All 88 games by Bernard Denechaud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Jean-marie Couradin | 1,678 | 14th Montigny le Bretonneux-C | D48 |
| Jul 2014 | Gael Nguyen | 1,670 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | A38 |
| Apr 2009 | Bernard Anciant Grasdepot | 1,636 | 11th Saint Quentin Open | B08 |
| Oct 2009 | Claude Keraval Roignant | 1,630 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux C | A85 |
| Jul 2026 | Pierre Sillero | 1,593 | 30e Festival International Jean-Claude Loubatière | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,433 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,538 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux C | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,591 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,633 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux C | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,689 |
| 14th Montigny le Bretonneux-C | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,471 |
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Denechaud's chess games?
88 games by Bernard Denechaud, from Jul 2009 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 Bernard Denechaud has played.
What does Bernard Denechaud play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Bernard Denechaud opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Denechaud answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Bernard Denechaud play as White?
As White, Bernard Denechaud's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Denechaud play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Denechaud most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Bernard Denechaud's FIDE rating?
Bernard Denechaud is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,648 (May 2024).
How many games has Bernard Denechaud played?
Our database contains 88 games by Bernard Denechaud, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Denechaud?
88 games by Bernard Denechaud 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.