Prepare against Emmanuel Franc
Belgium · World #31,581 classical · FIDE ID 204579
Our database contains 34 games by Emmanuel Franc, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Franc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Franc 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 | 1,976 | 2,155 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,129 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,129 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Franc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Franc's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Franc usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Franc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Franc usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Franc usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Emmanuel Franc's chess games
All 34 games by Emmanuel Franc in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Bruno Laurent | 2,205 | 21st Bethune Open | A40 |
| Jul 2005 | Geoffrey Lhost | 2,168 | Bethune Open | D87 |
| Jun 2007 | Claus Molin | 2,111 | Proville Open 4th | B46 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephane Faure | 2,110 | Bethune Open | A68 |
| Jun 2007 | Thomas Levesque | 2,092 | Proville Open 4th | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 6 | 4 | 2,240 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,970 |
| Proville Open 4th | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,450 |
| Amay Elite+ | 2004 | 4 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 1st Charleroi Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,094 |
| 25th Fourmies Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,992 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Franc's chess games?
34 games by Emmanuel Franc, from Jul 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 Emmanuel Franc has played.
What does Emmanuel Franc play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Franc opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Franc answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Franc play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Franc's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Franc play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Franc most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Emmanuel Franc's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Franc is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Emmanuel Franc played?
Our database contains 34 games by Emmanuel Franc, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Franc?
34 games by Emmanuel Franc 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.