Prepare against Frederic Bureau
France · World #40,567 classical · FIDE ID 607940
Our database contains 52 games by Frederic Bureau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frederic Bureau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederic Bureau 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 | 1,932 | 2,105 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,017 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,028 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 26.9% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederic Bureau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederic Bureau's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 34.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bureau usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Bureau usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bureau usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bureau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bureau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bureau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Frederic Bureau's chess games
All 52 games by Frederic Bureau 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stephane Guedon | 2,215 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Aurelia Gatine | 2,060 | Issy Meudon Open | B23 |
| Oct 2009 | Laurent Joly | 2,043 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D03 |
| Dec 2009 | Jean-Jacques Labadie | 2,032 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Pierre Ralle | 2,030 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,123 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Issy Meudon schev | 1991 | 5 | 0 | 1,894 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 5 | 1 | 2,006 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,871 |
| Issy Meudon Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | 2,122 |
| Alsace-Baden | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederic Bureau's chess games?
52 games by Frederic Bureau, 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 Frederic Bureau has played.
What does Frederic Bureau play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Frederic Bureau opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederic Bureau answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Frederic Bureau play as White?
As White, Frederic Bureau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederic Bureau play as Black?
As Black, Frederic Bureau most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Frederic Bureau's FIDE rating?
Frederic Bureau is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Frederic Bureau played?
Our database contains 52 games by Frederic Bureau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederic Bureau?
52 games by Frederic Bureau 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.