Prepare against David Blot
France · World #27,129 classical · FIDE ID 644633
Our database contains 145 games by David Blot, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Blot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Blot 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 | 2,003 | 2,066 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,003 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 65 | 36 | 44 | 44.8% |
| As White | 71 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Blot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Blot's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 87.3% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.3% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Blot usually continues c3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Blot usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Blot usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Blot usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Blot usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Blot usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
David Blot's chess games
All 145 games by David Blot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 65 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,430 | 11th Avoine Open | E61 |
| Jan 1996 | Loic Dubois | 2,210 | 11th Avoine Open | D88 |
| Apr 2006 | Cedric Vallepin | 2,164 | Elancourt Open | E86 |
| Dec 2003 | Michel Gaillard | 2,062 | 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Laurent Demarche | 2,060 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,188 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux B 4th | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,037 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,852 |
| Elancourt Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| 10th Elancourt Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Blot's chess games?
145 games by David Blot, from Oct 2004 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 David Blot has played.
What does David Blot play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, David Blot opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Blot answers 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Blot play as White?
As White, David Blot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Blot play as Black?
As Black, David Blot most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is David Blot's FIDE rating?
David Blot is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Nov 2011).
How many games has David Blot played?
Our database contains 145 games by David Blot, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Blot?
145 games by David Blot 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.