Prepare against Christian Derieux
France · World #24,264 classical · FIDE ID 604615
When preparing against Christian Derieux, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Christian Derieux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Derieux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Derieux 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 | 2,023 | 2,228 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 100 | 51 | 166 | 31.5% |
| As White | 150 | 52 | 26 | 72 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 167 | 48 | 25 | 94 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Derieux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Derieux's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 89.3% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Derieux usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Derieux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Derieux usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Derieux usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Derieux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Derieux usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 93.4% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Christian Derieux's chess games
All 317 games by Christian Derieux in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 100 wins, 51 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 9/2/20 | 29.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Sebastien Feller | 2,657 | ch-FRA blitz | E46 |
| Feb 2011 | Sebastien Maze | 2,571 | ch-FRA blitz | A39 |
| Jul 2000 | Arnaud Hauchard | 2,539 | 7th Montpellier Open | B36 |
| Jul 1999 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,456 | ch-Paris Open | D21 |
| Jan 1999 | Milan Mrdja | 2,410 | Clichy | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2000 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2007 | 27 | 10 | 2,139 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,174 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 7 | 2,106 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,182 |
| Clichy | 1999 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,439 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Derieux's chess games?
317 games by Christian Derieux, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Derieux has played.
What does Christian Derieux play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Christian Derieux opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Derieux answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Christian Derieux play as White?
As White, Christian Derieux's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Derieux play as Black?
As Black, Christian Derieux most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Christian Derieux's FIDE rating?
Christian Derieux is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Christian Derieux played?
Our database contains 317 games by Christian Derieux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 51 draws, 166 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Derieux?
317 games by Christian Derieux 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.