Prepare against Francois Fauchart
France · World #130,965 classical · FIDE ID 699780
When preparing against Francois Fauchart, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 86 games by Francois Fauchart, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Fauchart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Fauchart 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 | 1,644 | 1,752 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,786 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,777 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 27 | 10 | 49 | 31.4% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Fauchart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Fauchart's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 78.7% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.1% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 36.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Fauchart usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Francois Fauchart's chess games
All 86 games by Francois Fauchart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Patrick Moine | 1,890 | chT4-FRA | D45 |
| Jul 2011 | Jeremie Pretceille | 1,857 | 10th La Fere Open | A46 |
| Jul 2012 | Asher Molet | 1,844 | 11th La Fere Open | D02 |
| Jul 2011 | Eric Boudier | 1,840 | 10th La Fere Open | D02 |
| Dec 2014 | Jean-Francois Guillaume | 1,810 | chT4-FRA 1415 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,743 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,541 |
| Charleville Mezieres Open 11th | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 5th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| 7th La Fere Open | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Fauchart's chess games?
86 games by Francois Fauchart, from Apr 2009 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 Fauchart has played.
What does Francois Fauchart play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Francois Fauchart opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Fauchart answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Francois Fauchart play as White?
As White, Francois Fauchart's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Fauchart play as Black?
As Black, Francois Fauchart most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Francois Fauchart's FIDE rating?
Francois Fauchart is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Francois Fauchart played?
Our database contains 86 games by Francois Fauchart, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Fauchart?
86 games by Francois Fauchart 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.