Prepare against Christophe De la Fontaine
France · World #35,717 classical · FIDE ID 628611
When preparing against Christophe De la Fontaine, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 87 games by Christophe De la Fontaine, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe De la Fontaine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe De la Fontaine 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 | 1,955 | 2,078 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,058 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,054 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 27.6% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe De la Fontaine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe De la Fontaine's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| d3 | 4 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Christophe De la Fontaine's chess games
All 87 games by Christophe De la Fontaine 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: 24 wins, 31 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Alban Delorme | 2,312 | 12th Angers Open | C00 |
| Jul 2013 | Pablo Ollier | 2,309 | 28th Avoine Open | A40 |
| Jul 2018 | Albert Tomasi | 2,302 | 33rd Avoine Open | A35 |
| Jan 2001 | Jacky Even | 2,070 | chT4-FRA 0001 | C10 |
| Aug 2008 | Benjamin Feryn | 1,918 | ch-FRA Open B | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,984 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| 13th Angers Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,264 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe De la Fontaine's chess games?
87 games by Christophe De la Fontaine, 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 De la Fontaine has played.
What does Christophe De la Fontaine play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Christophe De la Fontaine opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe De la Fontaine answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Christophe De la Fontaine play as White?
As White, Christophe De la Fontaine's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe De la Fontaine play as Black?
As Black, Christophe De la Fontaine most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Christophe De la Fontaine's FIDE rating?
Christophe De la Fontaine is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Christophe De la Fontaine played?
Our database contains 87 games by Christophe De la Fontaine, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 31 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe De la Fontaine?
87 games by Christophe De la Fontaine 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.