Prepare against Freddy Charles
Belgium · World #93,885 classical · FIDE ID 206482
When preparing against Freddy Charles, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 79 games by Freddy Charles, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Freddy Charles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Freddy Charles 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 | 1,747 | 1,831 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 15 | 21 | 43 | 19.0% |
| As White | 41 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Freddy Charles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Freddy Charles's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 92.7% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Charles usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Charles usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
Freddy Charles's chess games
All 79 games by Freddy Charles in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Dominique Le Bourhis | 2,100 | ch-NATO | D05 |
| Oct 2021 | Jan Cheung | 2,013 | 31st ch-NATO | A80 |
| Sep 2019 | John Farrell | 1,985 | 30th ch-NATO | A53 |
| Sep 2019 | Hendrik Steffers | 1,965 | 30th ch-NATO | A46 |
| Oct 2002 | Glen D Parker | 1,928 | ch-NATO 13th | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,763 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,751 |
| 9th ch-NATO | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Freddy Charles's chess games?
79 games by Freddy Charles, from May 2010 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 Freddy Charles has played.
What does Freddy Charles play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Freddy Charles opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Freddy Charles answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Freddy Charles play as White?
As White, Freddy Charles's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Freddy Charles play as Black?
As Black, Freddy Charles most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Freddy Charles's FIDE rating?
Freddy Charles is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Freddy Charles played?
Our database contains 79 games by Freddy Charles, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Freddy Charles?
79 games by Freddy Charles 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.