Prepare against Denis Deleau
France · World #16,620 classical · FIDE ID 615501
Our database contains 142 games by Denis Deleau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Deleau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Deleau 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 | 2,088 | 2,165 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,130 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 57 | 38 | 47 | 40.1% |
| As White | 73 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Deleau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Deleau's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 93.2% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.5% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Deleau usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Deleau usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Deleau usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Deleau usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Deleau usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Deleau usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 68.6% | 39.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
Denis Deleau's chess games
All 142 games by Denis Deleau 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: 57 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Stephane Salus | 2,260 | ch-Provence 9697 | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Olivier Jean | 2,203 | ch-Provence 0405 | C24 |
| Jan 1999 | Antoine Cortes | 2,135 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | C78 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Bon | 2,120 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Gilles Gaudineau | 2,120 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,170 |
| Provence-ch access Vitrolles 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
| ch-Provence 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 7 | 1,937 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Provence | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Deleau's chess games?
142 games by Denis Deleau, 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 Deleau has played.
What does Denis Deleau play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Denis Deleau opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Deleau answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games).
What openings does Denis Deleau play as White?
As White, Denis Deleau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Deleau play as Black?
As Black, Denis Deleau most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Denis Deleau's FIDE rating?
Denis Deleau is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Denis Deleau played?
Our database contains 142 games by Denis Deleau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Deleau?
142 games by Denis Deleau 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.