Prepare against Jean Desforges
Canada · World #67,856 classical · FIDE ID 2603098
Our database contains 148 games by Jean Desforges, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean Desforges's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Desforges 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 | 1,828 | 2,235 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 36 | 30 | 82 | 24.3% |
| As White | 71 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 20 | 15 | 42 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Desforges's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Desforges's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 91.5% | 33.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 33.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Desforges usually continues c4 (33.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Desforges usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Desforges usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Desforges usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Desforges usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Desforges usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 53.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.1% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 20.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 26.7% |
Jean Desforges's chess games
All 148 games by Jean Desforges 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: 36 wins, 30 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1994 | George Levtchouk | 2,320 | Thetford Mines Groupe Commerce | D40 |
| Jul 1994 | Jeff Reeve | 2,252 | Thetford Mines Groupe Commerce | B01 |
| Aug 1990 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,224 | Quebec Open | A31 |
| Jul 1988 | Richard Berube | 2,172 | Quebec Open | B01 |
| Nov 1986 | Steve Bolduc | 2,169 | Montreal Winter Knights I | D67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 1994 | 25 | 7 | 1,979 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,639 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,840 |
| Quebec | 1990 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Quebec | 1985 | 8 | 5 | – |
| ch-Quebec B | 1987 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| Montreal Winter Knights II | 1987 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Desforges's chess games?
148 games by Jean Desforges, 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 Jean Desforges has played.
What does Jean Desforges play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jean Desforges opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Desforges answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Jean Desforges play as White?
As White, Jean Desforges's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Desforges play as Black?
As Black, Jean Desforges most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Jean Desforges's FIDE rating?
Jean Desforges is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Jean Desforges played?
Our database contains 148 games by Jean Desforges, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 30 draws, 82 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Desforges?
148 games by Jean Desforges 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.