Prepare against David Bocquet
France · World #78,218 classical · FIDE ID 681180
When preparing against David Bocquet, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by David Bocquet, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Bocquet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Bocquet 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 | 1,795 | 1,807 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,812 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Bocquet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Bocquet's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bocquet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
David Bocquet's chess games
All 36 games by David Bocquet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Claude Wolfangel | 1,780 | 24th Bethune Open B | A85 |
| Dec 2003 | Eric Delmotte | 1,630 | 24th Bethune Open B | B22 |
| Dec 2004 | Marc Van De Water | 1,599 | 25th Bethune Open B | A16 |
| Dec 2004 | Sonia Swiercz | 1,560 | 25th Bethune Open B | B43 |
| Dec 2004 | Franck Dreumont | 1,550 | 25th Bethune Open B | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-D | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-FRA du Nord | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,521 |
| 25th Bethune Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,607 |
| 24th Bethune Open B | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,743 |
| 23rd Bethune Open B | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,492 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Bethune Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Bocquet's chess games?
36 games by David Bocquet, from Oct 2006 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 Bocquet has played.
What does David Bocquet play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, David Bocquet opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Bocquet answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does David Bocquet play as White?
As White, David Bocquet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Bocquet play as Black?
As Black, David Bocquet most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Bocquet's FIDE rating?
David Bocquet is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jan 2007).
How many games has David Bocquet played?
Our database contains 36 games by David Bocquet, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Bocquet?
36 games by David Bocquet 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.