Prepare against Cyprien Denous
France · World #43,058 classical · FIDE ID 651885
Our database contains 91 games by Cyprien Denous, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cyprien Denous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyprien Denous 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 | 1,921 | 2,078 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,032 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,045 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 35 | 21 | 35 | 38.5% |
| As White | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyprien Denous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyprien Denous's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 83.0% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Denous usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Denous usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Denous usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Denous usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Denous usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Denous usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Cyprien Denous's chess games
All 91 games by Cyprien Denous in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Stanislas Loiret | 2,230 | 1st Angers Open | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Albert Licayan | 2,139 | ch-FRA Open A | B22 |
| Nov 2010 | Arnaud Demagnee | 2,125 | chT2-FRA 1011 | B03 |
| Aug 2008 | Pierre Ralle | 2,113 | ch-FRA Open A | C02 |
| Oct 2010 | Olivier Guigon | 2,092 | chT2-FRA 1011 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet A | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 1,955 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| 7th Nantes Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Angers Open 15th | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,003 |
| chT-Pays de Loire | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyprien Denous's chess games?
91 games by Cyprien Denous, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Cyprien Denous has played.
What does Cyprien Denous play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Cyprien Denous opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyprien Denous answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Cyprien Denous play as White?
As White, Cyprien Denous's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyprien Denous play as Black?
As Black, Cyprien Denous most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Cyprien Denous's FIDE rating?
Cyprien Denous is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Cyprien Denous played?
Our database contains 91 games by Cyprien Denous, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyprien Denous?
91 games by Cyprien Denous 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.