Prepare against Francois Drochon
France · World #83,224 classical · FIDE ID 644790
When preparing against Francois Drochon, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Francois Drochon, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Drochon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Drochon 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 | 1,779 | 1,783 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 22.5% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Drochon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Drochon's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Drochon usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Drochon usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Drochon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Drochon usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Drochon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Drochon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Francois Drochon's chess games
All 40 games by Francois Drochon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Daniel Secher | 1,843 | chT-Pays de Loire | A23 |
| Apr 2009 | Arnaud Caillot | 1,721 | 4th Angers Open | D27 |
| Aug 2012 | Henri Luis | 1,680 | ch-FRA Open C | A84 |
| Apr 2010 | Jean-luc Gac | 1,596 | 5th Angers Open | B10 |
| May 2013 | Bernard Dujardin | 1,594 | 8th Angers Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,790 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,556 |
| chT-Pays de Loire | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| 4th Angers Open | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,645 |
| 11th Creon Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Drochon's chess games?
40 games by Francois Drochon, from Jan 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 Francois Drochon has played.
What does Francois Drochon play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Francois Drochon opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Drochon answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Francois Drochon play as White?
As White, Francois Drochon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Drochon play as Black?
As Black, Francois Drochon most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Francois Drochon's FIDE rating?
Francois Drochon is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Francois Drochon played?
Our database contains 40 games by Francois Drochon, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Drochon?
40 games by Francois Drochon 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.