Prepare against Didier Fretel
France · World #85,858 classical · FIDE ID 654892
When preparing against Didier Fretel, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Didier Fretel, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Fretel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Fretel 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 | 1,771 | 1,803 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,773 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,804 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 10 | 43 | 32.1% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Fretel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Fretel's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 92.9% | 43.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Fretel usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fretel usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Fretel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fretel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Fretel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Fretel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Didier Fretel's chess games
All 78 games by Didier Fretel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Alvaro Dias Huizar | 2,187 | 8th Rohde Open | D35 |
| Oct 2014 | Florian Gailliegue | 2,102 | 14th Sautron Open | A41 |
| Jan 2007 | Dominique Primel | 2,038 | 17th Gorges Open | E12 |
| Oct 2008 | Anthony Cleran | 2,016 | 8th Rohde Open | D08 |
| Oct 2013 | Michel Schmouchkovitch | 1,965 | 13th Sautron Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet Open B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,074 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,874 |
| 18th Gorges Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,574 |
| 4th Rohde Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Fretel's chess games?
78 games by Didier Fretel, from Jan 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 Didier Fretel has played.
What does Didier Fretel play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Didier Fretel opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Fretel answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Didier Fretel play as White?
As White, Didier Fretel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Fretel play as Black?
As Black, Didier Fretel most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Didier Fretel's FIDE rating?
Didier Fretel is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Didier Fretel played?
Our database contains 78 games by Didier Fretel, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Fretel?
78 games by Didier Fretel 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.