Prepare against Damien Caron
France · World #26,691 classical · FIDE ID 625620
Our database contains 90 games by Damien Caron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damien Caron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damien Caron 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 | 2,006 | 2,097 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,052 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 24 | 16 | 50 | 26.7% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damien Caron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damien Caron's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 47.7% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Caron usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Caron usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Caron usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Caron usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Caron usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Caron usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 45.8% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Damien Caron's chess games
All 90 games by Damien Caron 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, 16 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Sandor Javor | 2,279 | Australian Open | D30 |
| Jan 2009 | Monika Dizdarevic | 2,102 | Australian Open | C18 |
| Jan 2009 | Miroslaw Nowak | 2,064 | Australian Open | A00 |
| Jan 2009 | Slobodan Krstic | 2,064 | Australian Open | B20 |
| Jan 2001 | Daniel Meziani | 2,020 | Montpellier Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 1,923 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 1 | 1,788 |
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,830 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 1,727 |
| FRA Cup Mixed | 1999 | 6 | 1 | 1,888 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damien Caron's chess games?
90 games by Damien Caron, 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 Damien Caron has played.
What does Damien Caron play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Damien Caron opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damien Caron answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Damien Caron play as White?
As White, Damien Caron's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damien Caron play as Black?
As Black, Damien Caron most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Damien Caron's FIDE rating?
Damien Caron is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Damien Caron played?
Our database contains 90 games by Damien Caron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damien Caron?
90 games by Damien Caron 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.