Prepare against Franck Guezennec
FM · France · World #7,395 classical · FIDE ID 633550
Our database contains 292 games by Franck Guezennec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franck Guezennec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franck Guezennec 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 | 2,216 | 2,309 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,296 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,246 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 144 | 47 | 101 | 49.3% |
| As White | 146 | 73 | 21 | 52 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 146 | 71 | 26 | 49 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franck Guezennec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franck Guezennec's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 84.9% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.6% | 55.9% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Guezennec usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 73.9% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 67.9% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Franck Guezennec's chess games
All 292 games by Franck Guezennec 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: 144 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/0/15 | 31.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,655 | Europe Echecs Online Open March | B81 |
| Aug 2015 | Romain Edouard | 2,634 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | B38 |
| Nov 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,605 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | B18 |
| May 2020 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,558 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B40 |
| Nov 2020 | Igor Efimov | 2,416 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2011 | 23 | 12 | 2,092 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,349 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,483 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,277 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,102 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| Agneaux St Lo FIDE 07th | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franck Guezennec's chess games?
292 games by Franck Guezennec, 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 Franck Guezennec has played.
What does Franck Guezennec play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Franck Guezennec opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franck Guezennec answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Franck Guezennec play as White?
As White, Franck Guezennec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franck Guezennec play as Black?
As Black, Franck Guezennec most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Franck Guezennec's FIDE rating?
Franck Guezennec is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Franck Guezennec played?
Our database contains 292 games by Franck Guezennec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franck Guezennec?
292 games by Franck Guezennec 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.