Prepare against Dominique Primel
France · World #35,913 classical · FIDE ID 605956
Our database contains 423 games by Dominique Primel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Primel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Primel 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 | 1,954 | 2,153 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,933 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 134 | 120 | 169 | 31.7% |
| As White | 217 | 68 | 61 | 88 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 206 | 66 | 59 | 81 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Primel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Primel's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 192 | 88.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.7% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Primel usually continues c4 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Primel usually continues d4 (45.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Primel usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Primel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Primel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Primel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 97.0% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 93.5% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Dominique Primel's chess games
All 423 games by Dominique Primel 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: 134 wins, 120 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 11/12/20 | 25.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 22/16/22 | 36.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Minh Hoang Pham | 2,462 | Carquefou Open | E41 |
| Aug 2005 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,435 | 53rd Grand Prix | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Olivier Touzane | 2,355 | Paris Open | E99 |
| Mar 2015 | Diego Guerra Bastida | 2,354 | 31st Cappelle Open | A35 |
| Oct 2003 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,329 | 3rd Rohde Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 2,173 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,305 |
| Cholet A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,901 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Primel's chess games?
423 games by Dominique Primel, 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 Primel has played.
What does Dominique Primel play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Dominique Primel opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Primel answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Dominique Primel play as White?
As White, Dominique Primel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (43 games, 25.6% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Primel play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Primel most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Dominique Primel's FIDE rating?
Dominique Primel is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dominique Primel played?
Our database contains 423 games by Dominique Primel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 120 draws, 169 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Primel?
423 games by Dominique Primel 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.