Prepare against Emile Bassini
IM · France · World #1,405 classical · FIDE ID 26084074
When preparing against Emile Bassini, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 223 games by Emile Bassini, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emile Bassini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emile Bassini 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 | 2,418 | 2,431 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,391 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 110 | 48 | 65 | 49.3% |
| As White | 111 | 59 | 26 | 26 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 51 | 22 | 39 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emile Bassini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emile Bassini's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 64.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 28 | 25.2% | 76.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.2% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bassini usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bassini usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bassini usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 76.8% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Bassini usually continues c4 (79.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bassini usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Bassini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 19.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 14.5% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.5% | 77.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Emile Bassini's chess games
All 223 games by Emile Bassini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 110 wins, 48 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | MarcAndria Maurizzi | 2,607 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Jorge Cori | 2,575 | 41º. Open Ezkerraldea Basque Country - 34º Magistral Internacional de Euskadi | B00 |
| Feb 2023 | Alberto David | 2,532 | Paris GM | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,488 | Apogee Open A 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2023 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,481 | Paris GM | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 | 2013 | 14 | 12 | 1,594 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 1,518 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpB 1213 | 2013 | 14 | 13.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,683 |
| 4th Paris Barreau | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,378 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,141 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emile Bassini's chess games?
223 games by Emile Bassini, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 Emile Bassini has played.
What does Emile Bassini play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Emile Bassini opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emile Bassini answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Emile Bassini play as White?
As White, Emile Bassini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emile Bassini play as Black?
As Black, Emile Bassini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Emile Bassini's FIDE rating?
Emile Bassini is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Emile Bassini played?
Our database contains 223 games by Emile Bassini, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 48 draws, 65 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emile Bassini?
223 games by Emile Bassini 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.