Prepare against Bernard Ferrandi
France · World #118,645 classical · FIDE ID 614068
When preparing against Bernard Ferrandi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%).
Our database contains 71 games by Bernard Ferrandi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Ferrandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Ferrandi 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 | 1,677 | 2,032 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 21 | 7 | 43 | 29.6% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Ferrandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Ferrandi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ferrandi usually continues Nf3 (15.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ferrandi usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ferrandi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Bernard Ferrandi's chess games
All 71 games by Bernard Ferrandi 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Francois Brethes | 2,147 | 2nd Calvi Balagne Open | A80 |
| Oct 2014 | Yann-Erle Le Roux | 1,988 | 5th Quimper Open | D35 |
| Oct 2014 | Erwan Bleuzen | 1,963 | 5th Quimper Open | E07 |
| Jun 2008 | Emile Roubert | 1,839 | Naujac Open | C36 |
| Jul 2009 | Albert Sinnas | 1,836 | 2nd Rennes Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| 5th Quimper Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 5th Calvi Balagne Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| Naujac Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,925 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,574 |
| 06th Naujac Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,186 |
| 03rd Calvi Balagne Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2,032 |
| 2nd Calvi Balagne Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Ferrandi's chess games?
71 games by Bernard Ferrandi, 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 Bernard Ferrandi has played.
What does Bernard Ferrandi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Bernard Ferrandi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Ferrandi answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Bernard Ferrandi play as White?
As White, Bernard Ferrandi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Ferrandi play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Ferrandi most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Bernard Ferrandi's FIDE rating?
Bernard Ferrandi is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bernard Ferrandi played?
Our database contains 71 games by Bernard Ferrandi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Ferrandi?
71 games by Bernard Ferrandi 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.