Prepare against Bertrand Delafargue
France · World #35,492 classical · FIDE ID 617300
Our database contains 30 games by Bertrand Delafargue, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bertrand Delafargue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bertrand Delafargue 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 | 1,956 | 2,123 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,072 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,072 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 16.7% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bertrand Delafargue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bertrand Delafargue's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Delafargue usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Bertrand Delafargue's chess games
All 30 games by Bertrand Delafargue 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: 5 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Philippe Reilhac | 2,153 | chT3-FRA | B44 |
| Dec 2001 | Jean-Jacques Labadie | 2,063 | chT2-FRA | D85 |
| Oct 2010 | Pierig Treguer | 1,987 | chT2-FRA 1011 | A31 |
| Jan 1989 | A. Mokri | 1,920 | Paris Open 1 | C36 |
| Jan 2002 | Pascal Klima | 1,660 | chT2-FRA | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,080 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2,213 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,930 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,812 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,319 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Paris Open 1 | 1989 | 2 | 1 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bertrand Delafargue's chess games?
30 games by Bertrand Delafargue, 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 Bertrand Delafargue has played.
What does Bertrand Delafargue play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bertrand Delafargue opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bertrand Delafargue answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bertrand Delafargue play as White?
As White, Bertrand Delafargue's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bertrand Delafargue play as Black?
As Black, Bertrand Delafargue most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Bertrand Delafargue's FIDE rating?
Bertrand Delafargue is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bertrand Delafargue played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bertrand Delafargue, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bertrand Delafargue?
30 games by Bertrand Delafargue 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.