Prepare against Denis K Dupuis
CM · United Kingdom · World #10,853 classical · FIDE ID 452980
When preparing against Denis K Dupuis, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.6% over 42 games.
Our database contains 482 games by Denis K Dupuis, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Denis K Dupuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis K Dupuis 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 | 2,157 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,158 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,205 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 193 | 68 | 221 | 40.0% |
| As White | 239 | 106 | 39 | 94 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 243 | 87 | 29 | 127 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis K Dupuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis K Dupuis's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 226 | 95.0% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues Nc3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues d4 (55.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dupuis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 109 | 97.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 98.7% | 35.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Denis K Dupuis's chess games
All 482 games by Denis K Dupuis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 193 wins, 68 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 79 | 35/11/33 | 44.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 11/0/6 | 64.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 42 | 12/7/23 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,523 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | C56 |
| Jun 2026 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,478 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,419 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Sargis Vach. Sargsyan | 2,417 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 35.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 132 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 636 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis K Dupuis's chess games?
482 games by Denis K Dupuis, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 K Dupuis has played.
What does Denis K Dupuis play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Denis K Dupuis opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis K Dupuis answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Denis K Dupuis play as White?
As White, Denis K Dupuis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (79 games, 44.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis K Dupuis play as Black?
As Black, Denis K Dupuis most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Denis K Dupuis's FIDE rating?
Denis K Dupuis is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Denis K Dupuis played?
Our database contains 482 games by Denis K Dupuis, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 68 draws, 221 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis K Dupuis?
482 games by Denis K Dupuis 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.