Prepare against Damien Ribiere
France · World #7,546 classical · FIDE ID 26041634
Our database contains 173 games by Damien Ribiere, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Damien Ribiere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damien Ribiere 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 | 2,214 | 2,237 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 74 | 28 | 71 | 42.8% |
| As White | 86 | 35 | 15 | 36 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 39 | 13 | 35 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damien Ribiere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damien Ribiere's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 89.5% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.5% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues a3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ribiere usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 64.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 19.6% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Damien Ribiere's chess games
All 173 games by Damien Ribiere in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 74 wins, 28 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 20/2/10 | 62.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Seyed Kian Ghoreishi Amiri | 2,444 | Festival de Clichy 2026 | C11 |
| Mar 2021 | Alvaro Dias Huizar | 2,409 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,377 | Festival de Clichy 2026 | A48 |
| Mar 2021 | Petar Bosnjak | 2,308 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Johannes Steindl | 2,293 | Basel Easter Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 2,153 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,091 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,443 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| 16th Barcelona IM | 2021 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,709 |
| EU Universities Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damien Ribiere's chess games?
173 games by Damien Ribiere, from Mar 2012 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 Damien Ribiere has played.
What does Damien Ribiere play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Damien Ribiere opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damien Ribiere answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Damien Ribiere play as White?
As White, Damien Ribiere's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damien Ribiere play as Black?
As Black, Damien Ribiere most often plays: Pirc Defense (32 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Damien Ribiere's FIDE rating?
Damien Ribiere is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Damien Ribiere played?
Our database contains 173 games by Damien Ribiere, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 28 draws, 71 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damien Ribiere?
173 games by Damien Ribiere 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.