Prepare against Christopher Debray
IM · France · World #3,613 classical · FIDE ID 630810
Our database contains 756 games by Christopher Debray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Debray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Debray 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 | 2,315 | 2,406 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,440 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,393 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 756 | 335 | 164 | 257 | 44.3% |
| As White | 384 | 182 | 75 | 127 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 372 | 153 | 89 | 130 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Debray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Debray's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 47.7% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 170 | 44.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.4% | 76.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.4% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Debray usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Debray usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Debray usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Debray usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Debray usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Debray usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 46.2% | 70.3% |
| c6 | 45 | 24.2% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 38 | 20.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.8% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 45.0% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 44 | 40.4% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Christopher Debray's chess games
All 756 games by Christopher Debray 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: 335 wins, 164 draws, 257 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 33 | 20/5/8 | 60.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,534 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | D85 |
| Feb 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,503 | Pontoise Open | B30 |
| Aug 2015 | Jean-Luc Chabanon | 2,493 | ch-FRA Accession | A40 |
| Jul 2007 | Cyril Marzolo | 2,491 | ch-Paris int | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 131 | 53 | 2,146 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 32 | 9.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,297 |
| Bois Colombes Open | 2014 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-Francophone rapid | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,423 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 2,182 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Debray's chess games?
756 games by Christopher Debray, 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 Christopher Debray has played.
What does Christopher Debray play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Christopher Debray opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Debray answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Christopher Debray play as White?
As White, Christopher Debray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Debray play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Debray most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is Christopher Debray's FIDE rating?
Christopher Debray is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Christopher Debray played?
Our database contains 756 games by Christopher Debray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 164 draws, 257 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Debray?
756 games by Christopher Debray 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.