Prepare against Denis Barbini
France · World #31,217 classical · FIDE ID 623849
Our database contains 101 games by Denis Barbini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Barbini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Barbini 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 | 1,978 | 2,133 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,061 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 33 | 20 | 48 | 32.7% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Barbini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Barbini's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Barbini usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Barbini usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Barbini usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Barbini usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Barbini usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 45.7% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 14 | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Denis Barbini's chess games
All 101 games by Denis Barbini 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Robert Ruck | 2,450 | Agneaux St Lo Open 02nd | B25 |
| Feb 2006 | Pierre Amoyal | 2,203 | 10th Agneaux St Lo Open | A07 |
| Mar 2009 | Olivier Betton | 2,185 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Loic Bourdonnais | 2,165 | ch-FRA Open A | C30 |
| Oct 2010 | Cyrille Vaugeois | 2,134 | chT1-FRA 1011 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 06th Agneaux St Lo FIDE | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters A | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-E | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Barbini's chess games?
101 games by Denis Barbini, 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 Denis Barbini has played.
What does Denis Barbini play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Denis Barbini opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Barbini answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Denis Barbini play as White?
As White, Denis Barbini's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Barbini play as Black?
As Black, Denis Barbini most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Denis Barbini's FIDE rating?
Denis Barbini is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Denis Barbini played?
Our database contains 101 games by Denis Barbini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Barbini?
101 games by Denis Barbini 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.