Prepare against Claude Bougel
France · World #101,852 classical · FIDE ID 657000
When preparing against Claude Bougel, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Claude Bougel, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Bougel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Bougel 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 | 1,724 | 1,901 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 34 | 11 | 25 | 48.6% |
| As White | 38 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 65.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Bougel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Bougel's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 100.0% | 71.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 71.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bougel usually continues Nc3 (85.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bougel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bougel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Claude Bougel's chess games
All 70 games by Claude Bougel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 34 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Rumen Angelov | 2,220 | 5th Cappelle Open | A30 |
| Jan 2000 | Johnny Jankowski | 2,000 | 21st Bethune Open | B20 |
| Oct 2004 | Herve Da Costa | 1,890 | 19th Le Touquet Open B | D13 |
| Oct 2004 | Albert Facon | 1,874 | 19th Le Touquet Open B | D26 |
| Oct 2005 | Ludovic Jardine | 1,868 | Le Touquet Open B 20th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nord Senior | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,895 |
| Le Touquet Open B 20th | 2005 | 7 | 6 | 1,958 |
| 25th Bethune Open B | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,858 |
| Lille Seniors Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,570 |
| 23rd Bethune Open B | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open B | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,528 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 4 | 0 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Bougel's chess games?
70 games by Claude Bougel, from Apr 2006 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 Claude Bougel has played.
What does Claude Bougel play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Claude Bougel opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Bougel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Claude Bougel play as White?
As White, Claude Bougel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Bougel play as Black?
As Black, Claude Bougel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Claude Bougel's FIDE rating?
Claude Bougel is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Claude Bougel played?
Our database contains 70 games by Claude Bougel, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Bougel?
70 games by Claude Bougel 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.