Prepare against Efflam Castel
France · World #49,962 classical · FIDE ID 653470
Our database contains 56 games by Efflam Castel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efflam Castel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efflam Castel 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 | 1,893 | 1,961 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,924 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,910 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 39.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efflam Castel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efflam Castel's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 62.5% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Castel usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Castel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Castel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (45% of these games) — Castel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Castel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Castel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Efflam Castel's chess games
All 56 games by Efflam Castel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Matthieu Morisse | 1,970 | ch-FRA Open B | E74 |
| Oct 2004 | Daniel Labarrere | 1,910 | chT3-FRA 0405 | D38 |
| Mar 2003 | Aurelie Le Diouron | 1,900 | 7th Guingamp Open | B01 |
| Jun 2011 | Xavier Savary | 1,875 | Ile et Vilaine Open | C42 |
| Jan 2005 | Herve Le Pennec | 1,870 | chT3-FRA 0405 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 1st Quimper Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 7th Guingamp Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Brest Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,010 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,494 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efflam Castel's chess games?
56 games by Efflam Castel, from Oct 2005 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 Efflam Castel has played.
What does Efflam Castel play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Efflam Castel opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efflam Castel answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Efflam Castel play as White?
As White, Efflam Castel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efflam Castel play as Black?
As Black, Efflam Castel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Efflam Castel's FIDE rating?
Efflam Castel is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Efflam Castel played?
Our database contains 56 games by Efflam Castel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efflam Castel?
56 games by Efflam Castel 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.