Prepare against Claude Desboeufs
CHE · World #112,549 classical · FIDE ID 1314955
When preparing against Claude Desboeufs, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Claude Desboeufs, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Desboeufs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Desboeufs 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 | 1,694 | 1,704 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,709 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 8 | 27 | 34.0% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Desboeufs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Desboeufs's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 96.7% | 36.2% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 36.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Desboeufs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Desboeufs usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Desboeufs usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Desboeufs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Claude Desboeufs's chess games
All 53 games by Claude Desboeufs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Slavoljub Andjelkovic | 1,844 | Bern Open | A31 |
| Dec 2004 | Marko Filipovic | 1,818 | Zuerich Open B 28th | E71 |
| Jul 2008 | Robert De Biasi | 1,799 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A26 |
| Jul 2008 | Julie Griggio | 1,760 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B08 |
| Feb 2004 | Ulrich Zuercher | 1,630 | Bern Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,515 |
| 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,540 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| Zuerich Open B 28th | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2,218 |
| ch-SUI HT3 | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Desboeufs's chess games?
53 games by Claude Desboeufs, from Oct 2007 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 Desboeufs has played.
What does Claude Desboeufs play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Claude Desboeufs opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Desboeufs answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Claude Desboeufs play as White?
As White, Claude Desboeufs's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Desboeufs play as Black?
As Black, Claude Desboeufs most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Claude Desboeufs's FIDE rating?
Claude Desboeufs is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Claude Desboeufs played?
Our database contains 53 games by Claude Desboeufs, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Desboeufs?
53 games by Claude Desboeufs 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.