Prepare against Dorian Dalaud
FM · France · World #3,507 classical · FIDE ID 36093270
Our database contains 266 games by Dorian Dalaud, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dorian Dalaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dorian Dalaud 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 | 2,319 | 2,359 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,342 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,168 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 83 | 69 | 114 | 31.2% |
| As White | 127 | 42 | 38 | 47 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 139 | 41 | 31 | 67 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dorian Dalaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dorian Dalaud's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 83.5% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 10.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dalaud usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 74.6% | 33.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 9.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 89.6% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Dorian Dalaud's chess games
All 266 games by Dorian Dalaud in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 69 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,593 | French Open Rapid | E91 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,541 | 9th Jugando con las Estrellas 2026 | A40 |
| Jun 2023 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,517 | Pays d'Aix Rapid Open | B07 |
| May 2023 | Pierre Bailet | 2,515 | 16th Angers Open | C77 |
| Dec 2021 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,479 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Liffre Open | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,279 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,406 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,386 |
| ch-Asturias | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dorian Dalaud's chess games?
266 games by Dorian Dalaud, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Dorian Dalaud has played.
What does Dorian Dalaud play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Dorian Dalaud opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dorian Dalaud answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dorian Dalaud play as White?
As White, Dorian Dalaud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dorian Dalaud play as Black?
As Black, Dorian Dalaud most often plays: King's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Dorian Dalaud's FIDE rating?
Dorian Dalaud is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Dorian Dalaud played?
Our database contains 266 games by Dorian Dalaud, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 69 draws, 114 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dorian Dalaud?
266 games by Dorian Dalaud 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.