Prepare against Fabrice Vandomel
France · World #105,947 classical · FIDE ID 643408
When preparing against Fabrice Vandomel, expect 1.b3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Fabrice Vandomel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrice Vandomel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrice Vandomel 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 | 1,712 | 1,974 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 15 | 12 | 34 | 24.6% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrice Vandomel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrice Vandomel's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 17 | 51.5% | 26.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 33.3% | 40.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 52% of White games, 26.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Vandomel usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Fabrice Vandomel's chess games
All 61 games by Fabrice Vandomel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Jean-Robert Delmont | 2,003 | 1st Rohde Open | D15 |
| Apr 2005 | Loic Robert | 1,930 | chT3-FRA 0405 | A01 |
| Jul 2016 | Matthieu Lagunes | 1,918 | 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | B41 |
| Jan 1994 | Z. Tanasijevic | 1,890 | ch-FRA Open A | C00 |
| Oct 2016 | Marc Taramelli | 1,875 | Liffre Open | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,616 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| Liffre Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| 1st Rennes Open | 2008 | 4 | 0 | 1,559 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrice Vandomel's chess games?
61 games by Fabrice Vandomel, from Jul 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 Fabrice Vandomel has played.
What does Fabrice Vandomel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Fabrice Vandomel opens with 1.b3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrice Vandomel answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Fabrice Vandomel play as White?
As White, Fabrice Vandomel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrice Vandomel play as Black?
As Black, Fabrice Vandomel most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Fabrice Vandomel's FIDE rating?
Fabrice Vandomel is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Fabrice Vandomel played?
Our database contains 61 games by Fabrice Vandomel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrice Vandomel?
61 games by Fabrice Vandomel 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.