Prepare against Dominique Le Bourhis
France · World #47,957 classical · FIDE ID 608939
When preparing against Dominique Le Bourhis, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dominique Le Bourhis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Le Bourhis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Le Bourhis 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 | 1,901 | 2,133 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,011 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Le Bourhis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Le Bourhis's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 54.5% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Bourhis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Dominique Le Bourhis's chess games
All 42 games by Dominique Le Bourhis 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jean-Marie Dubois | 2,305 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | B02 |
| Jan 1994 | Thierry Gouret | 2,300 | ch-FRA Accession | A57 |
| Jan 1999 | Olita Rause | 2,262 | Gonfreville Open | D06 |
| Jan 1994 | Jean-Francois Tourneur | 2,250 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | A57 |
| Jan 1995 | Andres Hortillosa | 2,020 | ch-NATO | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 12 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,053 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,109 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 2,087 |
| Massy Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 4th Creon Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,108 |
| Belfort Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 10th Cappelle Open | 1994 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Le Bourhis's chess games?
42 games by Dominique Le Bourhis, 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 Dominique Le Bourhis has played.
What does Dominique Le Bourhis play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dominique Le Bourhis opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Le Bourhis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Dominique Le Bourhis play as White?
As White, Dominique Le Bourhis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Le Bourhis play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Le Bourhis most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dominique Le Bourhis's FIDE rating?
Dominique Le Bourhis is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (May 2010).
How many games has Dominique Le Bourhis played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dominique Le Bourhis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Le Bourhis?
42 games by Dominique Le Bourhis 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.