Prepare against Christophe Bouton
CM · France · World #57,634 classical · FIDE ID 603813
Our database contains 384 games by Christophe Bouton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Bouton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Bouton 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 | 1,864 | 2,171 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,054 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,145 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 119 | 94 | 170 | 31.0% |
| As White | 176 | 53 | 49 | 74 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 208 | 66 | 45 | 96 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Bouton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Bouton's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 29.0% | 36.3% |
| d4 | 50 | 28.4% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Bouton usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Bouton usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Bouton usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bouton usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bouton usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bouton usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 27.8% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 16.7% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 14.4% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 50.6% | 37.2% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 37.6% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Christophe Bouton's chess games
All 384 games by Christophe Bouton 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: 119 wins, 94 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Darko Anic | 2,450 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | B16 |
| Jan 1996 | N Sudhakar Babu | 2,445 | 1st Ubeda Open | D31 |
| Jan 1994 | Gary W Lane | 2,440 | Saint Affrique Open | C98 |
| Jan 1993 | Pascal Herb | 2,380 | FRA | D07 |
| Jan 1990 | Nikolay Monin | 2,365 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,109 |
| Quebec Open | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,087 |
| Budapest IM-B | 1990 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| Mondariz 02 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Prague Vysehrad B | 1990 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,109 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,821 |
| 07th Reunion Open | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Bouton's chess games?
384 games by Christophe Bouton, 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 Christophe Bouton has played.
What does Christophe Bouton play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Christophe Bouton opens with 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Bouton answers 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Christophe Bouton play as White?
As White, Christophe Bouton's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Bouton play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Bouton most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Christophe Bouton's FIDE rating?
Christophe Bouton is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Christophe Bouton played?
Our database contains 384 games by Christophe Bouton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 94 draws, 170 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Bouton?
384 games by Christophe Bouton 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.