Prepare against Francois Constantin
France · World #57,346 classical · FIDE ID 640433
Our database contains 41 games by Francois Constantin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Constantin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Constantin 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 | 1,865 | 1,986 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 24.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Constantin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Constantin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Constantin usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Constantin usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Constantin usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Constantin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Constantin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Constantin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Francois Constantin's chess games
All 41 games by Francois Constantin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A99 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Jacques Rabascall | 2,076 | 10th Creon Open | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Stefan Axinte | 2,071 | Techirghiol Open | B01 |
| Aug 2018 | Jerome Blondel | 1,879 | Riscle-B | A28 |
| Aug 2007 | Salome Neuhauser | 1,878 | ch-FRA Open B | A80 |
| Aug 2018 | Jean-Marc Mesples | 1,846 | Riscle-B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,641 |
| Techirghiol Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Riscle-B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,922 |
| 19th Rochefort Open B | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,647 |
| 18th Rochefort Open B | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,293 |
| Lyon Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,972 |
| ch-FRA Blitz 13th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Constantin's chess games?
41 games by Francois Constantin, from Oct 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 Constantin has played.
What does Francois Constantin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Francois Constantin opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Constantin answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Francois Constantin play as White?
As White, Francois Constantin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Constantin play as Black?
As Black, Francois Constantin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Francois Constantin's FIDE rating?
Francois Constantin is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Francois Constantin played?
Our database contains 41 games by Francois Constantin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Constantin?
41 games by Francois Constantin 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.