Prepare against Bruno Rate
France · World #27,607 classical · FIDE ID 606510
Our database contains 176 games by Bruno Rate, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Rate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Rate 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 | 2,000 | 2,133 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 66 | 29 | 81 | 37.5% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 14 | 38 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 31 | 15 | 43 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Rate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Rate's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 56.3% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 37 | 42.5% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 48.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Rate usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rate usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rate usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rate usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rate usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rate usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 34.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Bruno Rate's chess games
All 176 games by Bruno Rate 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: 66 wins, 29 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,406 | 1st Nantes Open | A25 |
| Jan 1993 | Nicolas Eliet | 2,295 | Guichen Open | C70 |
| Mar 2009 | Julien Saada | 2,267 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | D46 |
| Oct 2002 | Ludwig Fantin | 2,255 | 2nd Rohde Open | B90 |
| Nov 2009 | Laurent Geffroy | 2,239 | chT1-FRA 0910 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 5th Fouesnant Open | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,330 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Rate's chess games?
176 games by Bruno Rate, 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 Bruno Rate has played.
What does Bruno Rate play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Bruno Rate opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Rate answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Bruno Rate play as White?
As White, Bruno Rate's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Rate play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Rate most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Bruno Rate's FIDE rating?
Bruno Rate is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Bruno Rate played?
Our database contains 176 games by Bruno Rate, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 29 draws, 81 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Rate?
176 games by Bruno Rate 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.