Prepare against Christian Delaruelle
France · World #100,430 classical · FIDE ID 633348
When preparing against Christian Delaruelle, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 56 games by Christian Delaruelle, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Delaruelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Delaruelle 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 | 1,728 | 2,028 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,691 | 1,803 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,810 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 33.9% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Delaruelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Delaruelle's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Delaruelle usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Delaruelle usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Delaruelle usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Delaruelle usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Delaruelle's chess games
All 56 games by Christian Delaruelle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Maarten Boonekamp | 2,044 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | C25 |
| Feb 2009 | Cyril Hameau | 2,044 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | D00 |
| Feb 2013 | Eric Landuyt | 2,041 | 29th Cappelle Open | C54 |
| Nov 2008 | Danielle Andrianirainy | 1,930 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B50 |
| Mar 2009 | Arnaud Antipos | 1,894 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,089 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,566 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 2,104 |
| ch-FRA opB | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| Prague Summer Open-B 7th | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,681 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,045 |
| 29th Cappelle Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Delaruelle's chess games?
56 games by Christian Delaruelle, from Apr 2005 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 Christian Delaruelle has played.
What does Christian Delaruelle play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Christian Delaruelle opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Delaruelle answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games).
What openings does Christian Delaruelle play as White?
As White, Christian Delaruelle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Delaruelle play as Black?
As Black, Christian Delaruelle most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Christian Delaruelle's FIDE rating?
Christian Delaruelle is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,691 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Christian Delaruelle played?
Our database contains 56 games by Christian Delaruelle, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Delaruelle?
56 games by Christian Delaruelle 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.