Prepare against Dominique Longbien
France · World #138,588 classical · FIDE ID 20651848
When preparing against Dominique Longbien, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 51 games by Dominique Longbien, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Longbien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Longbien 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 | 1,624 | 1,697 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,617 | 1,635 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 21 | 6 | 24 | 41.2% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Longbien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Longbien's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Longbien usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Longbien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Longbien usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Longbien usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Longbien usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Longbien usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Dominique Longbien's chess games
All 51 games by Dominique Longbien in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | James Branson | 1,525 | 16th Montigny Autumn C | C30 |
| Oct 2017 | Jean-Marc Baltzer | 1,377 | 16th Montigny Autumn C | A13 |
| Dec 2016 | Robert Thomas | 1,348 | 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A36 |
| Dec 2023 | Bruno Couradin | 1,338 | 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C01 |
| Dec 2016 | Pierre Tanchoux | 1,311 | 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Montigny Autumn C | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,505 |
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,338 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,428 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,465 |
| 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,195 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,457 |
| 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Longbien's chess games?
51 games by Dominique Longbien, from Jul 2013 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 Longbien has played.
What does Dominique Longbien play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Dominique Longbien opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Longbien answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dominique Longbien play as White?
As White, Dominique Longbien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Longbien play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Longbien most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Dominique Longbien's FIDE rating?
Dominique Longbien is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,617 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,697 (May 2024).
How many games has Dominique Longbien played?
Our database contains 51 games by Dominique Longbien, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Longbien?
51 games by Dominique Longbien 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.