Prepare against Francois Bersoult
France · World #14,601 classical · FIDE ID 602280
Our database contains 135 games by Francois Bersoult, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Bersoult's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Bersoult 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 | 2,109 | 2,299 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 35 | 43 | 57 | 25.9% |
| As White | 71 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Bersoult's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Bersoult's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 43.7% | 35.5% |
| e4 | 24 | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues c4 (29.4% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bersoult usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 70.0% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
Francois Bersoult's chess games
All 135 games by Francois Bersoult 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: 35 wins, 43 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Manuel Apicella | 2,430 | chT-FRA | C18 |
| Apr 2006 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,387 | 9th Louviers Open | A10 |
| Oct 2002 | Arnaud Jossien | 2,355 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | A40 |
| Nov 2002 | Sebastian Silva Lillo | 2,348 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | D27 |
| Aug 2002 | Emilia Djingarova | 2,290 | 3rd Dieppe Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| chB-FRA | 1989 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,401 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| Dieppe | 2009 | 9 | 0 | 1,963 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| 9th Louviers Open | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Bersoult's chess games?
135 games by Francois Bersoult, 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 Francois Bersoult has played.
What does Francois Bersoult play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Francois Bersoult opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Bersoult answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Francois Bersoult play as White?
As White, Francois Bersoult's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Bersoult play as Black?
As Black, Francois Bersoult most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Francois Bersoult's FIDE rating?
Francois Bersoult is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Francois Bersoult played?
Our database contains 135 games by Francois Bersoult, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 43 draws, 57 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Bersoult?
135 games by Francois Bersoult 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.