Prepare against Fabrice Chaplain
France · World #15,852 classical · FIDE ID 629235
Our database contains 55 games by Fabrice Chaplain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrice Chaplain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrice Chaplain 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 | 2,096 | 2,180 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,159 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,174 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 34.5% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrice Chaplain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrice Chaplain's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chaplain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chaplain usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Chaplain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Chaplain usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chaplain usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Fabrice Chaplain's chess games
All 55 games by Fabrice Chaplain 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A19 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,401 | 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | B31 |
| Jan 2003 | Christopher Debray | 2,137 | ch-FRA U20 | C56 |
| Aug 2011 | Guillaume Lestrelin | 2,118 | ch-FRA Open A | E81 |
| Nov 2010 | Cedric Le Gros | 2,114 | chT2-FRA 1011 | B31 |
| Jul 2005 | Gabriel Georgescu | 2,093 | Agneaux St Lo Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,224 |
| Agneaux St Lo Coquereau Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,077 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 22nd Caen Alekhine Open A | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,099 |
| 16th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrice Chaplain's chess games?
55 games by Fabrice Chaplain, 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 Fabrice Chaplain has played.
What does Fabrice Chaplain play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Fabrice Chaplain opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.c3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrice Chaplain answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Fabrice Chaplain play as White?
As White, Fabrice Chaplain's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Saragossa Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrice Chaplain play as Black?
As Black, Fabrice Chaplain most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Fabrice Chaplain's FIDE rating?
Fabrice Chaplain is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Fabrice Chaplain played?
Our database contains 55 games by Fabrice Chaplain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrice Chaplain?
55 games by Fabrice Chaplain 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.