Prepare against Hubert Beneteau
France · World #45,268 classical · FIDE ID 609552
When preparing against Hubert Beneteau, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Hubert Beneteau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Beneteau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Beneteau 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 | 1,912 | 2,150 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,067 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,997 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 45 | 28 | 55 | 35.2% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 18 | 34 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Beneteau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Beneteau's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 68.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 20.0% | 44.4% |
| e3 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Beneteau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 93.2% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Hubert Beneteau's chess games
All 128 games by Hubert Beneteau 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Damian Justo | 2,318 | chT2-FRA | E92 |
| Nov 2006 | Guillaume Camus de Solliers | 2,316 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | D24 |
| Feb 2009 | Maxime Marie | 2,255 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | B13 |
| Jan 1998 | Imre Kincs | 2,240 | ch-HUN Open | E83 |
| Jan 2006 | Marc Wittmann | 2,233 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,080 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,048 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Agneaux St Lo | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| ch-HUN Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| Orleans Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Beneteau's chess games?
128 games by Hubert Beneteau, 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 Hubert Beneteau has played.
What does Hubert Beneteau play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Hubert Beneteau opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.e3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Beneteau answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Hubert Beneteau play as White?
As White, Hubert Beneteau's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Beneteau play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Beneteau most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Hubert Beneteau's FIDE rating?
Hubert Beneteau is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Hubert Beneteau played?
Our database contains 128 games by Hubert Beneteau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 55 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Beneteau?
128 games by Hubert Beneteau 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.