Prepare against Henri Blin
United Kingdom · World #59,858 classical · FIDE ID 498076
When preparing against Henri Blin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 49 games by Henri Blin, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henri Blin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Blin 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 | 1,856 | 1,856 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,588 | 1,588 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,665 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22.4% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Blin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Blin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Blin usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Blin usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Blin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Henri Blin's chess games
All 49 games by Henri Blin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ashwin Gopikrishna | 1,891 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Lewis A Turner | 1,891 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B78 |
| Aug 2026 | Advik Mittal | 1,871 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C53 |
| Aug 2025 | Maya Keen | 1,805 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | E11 |
| Jul 2026 | Govind Anandkumar | 1,721 | Glorney Cup 2026 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,375 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,237 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,607 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| South of England Junior Congress 2026 U15/U18 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,849 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Blin's chess games?
49 games by Henri Blin, from Sep 2022 to Sep 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 Henri Blin has played.
What does Henri Blin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Henri Blin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Blin answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Henri Blin play as White?
As White, Henri Blin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Blin play as Black?
As Black, Henri Blin most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Henri Blin's FIDE rating?
Henri Blin is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,588 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Henri Blin played?
Our database contains 49 games by Henri Blin, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Blin?
49 games by Henri Blin 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.