Prepare against Francois Lenfant
France · World #38,608 classical · FIDE ID 608823
Our database contains 117 games by Francois Lenfant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francois Lenfant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Lenfant 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 | 1,941 | 2,135 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,963 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 51 | 27 | 39 | 43.6% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Lenfant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Lenfant's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 51.5% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 27.9% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 16.2% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Lenfant usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Francois Lenfant's chess games
All 117 games by Francois Lenfant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Marc Santo-Roman | 2,426 | Montpellier Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Glenn C Flear | 2,334 | Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi A | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Etienne Mauvary | 2,190 | Cannes Martinez Open | E98 |
| Jan 1999 | Alain Wauters | 2,190 | chT2S-FRA 9899 | A26 |
| Mar 2005 | Mohamed Bouhlel | 2,188 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| Vitrolles | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,031 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Lenfant's chess games?
117 games by Francois Lenfant, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lenfant has played.
What does Francois Lenfant play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Francois Lenfant opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Lenfant answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Francois Lenfant play as White?
As White, Francois Lenfant's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Lenfant play as Black?
As Black, Francois Lenfant most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Francois Lenfant's FIDE rating?
Francois Lenfant is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Francois Lenfant played?
Our database contains 117 games by Francois Lenfant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Lenfant?
117 games by Francois Lenfant 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.