Prepare against Bruno Bacon
France · World #133,561 classical · FIDE ID 695947
When preparing against Bruno Bacon, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Bruno Bacon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Bacon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Bacon 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 | 1,637 | 1,825 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,658 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 19.4% |
| As White | 29 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 10.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Bacon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Bacon's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 22.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 31.0% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 22.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bacon usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bacon usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bacon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 22.2% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Bacon usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bacon usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Bruno Bacon's chess games
All 62 games by Bruno Bacon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Michel Cozien | 1,780 | 9th Fouesnant Open | D80 |
| Oct 2001 | Henri Le Perf | 1,620 | 7th Fouesnant Open | A05 |
| Jan 2001 | Alan Crahan | 1,610 | chT4-FRA 0001 | B45 |
| Jul 2009 | Paul Madeline | 1,579 | 2nd Rennes Open | B24 |
| Apr 2002 | Florent Desmons | 1,480 | 6th Guingamp Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| 7th Fouesnant Open | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| 6th Guingamp Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 1,763 |
| Brest Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,792 |
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Bacon's chess games?
62 games by Bruno Bacon, from Apr 2007 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 Bruno Bacon has played.
What does Bruno Bacon play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bruno Bacon opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Bacon answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bruno Bacon play as White?
As White, Bruno Bacon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Bacon play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Bacon most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Bruno Bacon's FIDE rating?
Bruno Bacon is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Bruno Bacon played?
Our database contains 62 games by Bruno Bacon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Bacon?
62 games by Bruno Bacon 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.