Prepare against Francois Dessenne
France · World #36,545 classical · FIDE ID 638315
Our database contains 98 games by Francois Dessenne, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Dessenne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Dessenne 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 | 1,951 | 2,103 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,026 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,946 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 32 | 20 | 46 | 32.7% |
| As White | 53 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Dessenne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Dessenne's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 71.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 15.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dessenne usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Dessenne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dessenne usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dessenne usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dessenne usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 69.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Francois Dessenne's chess games
All 98 games by Francois Dessenne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Vasile Sanduleac | 2,451 | 25th Avoine Open | B12 |
| Jan 1992 | Didier Chevallier | 2,305 | 8th Cappelle Open | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Krystyna Dabrowska | 2,240 | 09th Cappelle Open | C56 |
| Jul 2009 | Fabrice Moisan | 2,230 | 24th Avoine Open | A05 |
| Jul 2015 | Stanislas Loiret | 2,228 | 30th Avoine Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-Ligue | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| chT-Nord Pas de Cal | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,070 |
| 26th Avoine Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Dessenne's chess games?
98 games by Francois Dessenne, from Jul 2004 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 Dessenne has played.
What does Francois Dessenne play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Francois Dessenne opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Dessenne answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Francois Dessenne play as White?
As White, Francois Dessenne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Dessenne play as Black?
As Black, Francois Dessenne most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Francois Dessenne's FIDE rating?
Francois Dessenne is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Francois Dessenne played?
Our database contains 98 games by Francois Dessenne, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 46 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Dessenne?
98 games by Francois Dessenne 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.