Prepare against Francois Fossier
France · World #10,542 classical · FIDE ID 622508
Our database contains 55 games by Francois Fossier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Fossier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Fossier 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 | 2,161 | 2,270 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,150 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Fossier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Fossier's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fossier usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Fossier usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Fossier usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fossier usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fossier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 73.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Francois Fossier's chess games
All 55 games by Francois Fossier 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Thanh-Tong Nguyen | 2,368 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | D02 |
| Apr 2009 | Jean-Olivier Leconte | 2,315 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | A80 |
| Oct 2003 | Julien Sclacmender | 2,274 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A48 |
| Mar 2008 | Laurent Geffroy | 2,238 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | D02 |
| Feb 2003 | Camille Carton | 2,220 | chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,373 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 2,043 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 6 | 2,400 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,299 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,031 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0102 | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Fossier's chess games?
55 games by Francois Fossier, 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 Fossier has played.
What does Francois Fossier play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Francois Fossier opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Fossier answers 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Francois Fossier play as White?
As White, Francois Fossier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Fossier play as Black?
As Black, Francois Fossier most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Francois Fossier's FIDE rating?
Francois Fossier is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Francois Fossier played?
Our database contains 55 games by Francois Fossier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Fossier?
55 games by Francois Fossier 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.