Prepare against Jonathan Dourerassou
GM · France · World #1,824 classical · FIDE ID 628050
When preparing against Jonathan Dourerassou, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,399 games by Jonathan Dourerassou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Dourerassou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Dourerassou 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 | 2,392 | 2,515 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,463 | 2,580 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,458 | 2,589 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,399 | 726 | 242 | 430 | 51.9% |
| As White | 706 | 382 | 127 | 197 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 693 | 344 | 115 | 233 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Dourerassou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Dourerassou's side.
First moves as White (706 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 543 | 76.9% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 152 | 21.5% | 63.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues Bg5 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues Bf4 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dourerassou usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 238 | 72.6% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 42 | 12.8% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 18 | 5.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.4% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.4% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 66.0% | 63.7% |
| d5 | 66 | 27.7% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Dourerassou's chess games
All 1,399 games by Jonathan Dourerassou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 726 wins, 242 draws, 430 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 74 | 33/17/24 | 44.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 71 | 41/3/27 | 57.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 77 | 36/13/28 | 46.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 68 | 39/13/16 | 57.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 67 | 29/9/29 | 43.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 22/7/21 | 44.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 34 | 21/3/10 | 61.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 10/3/7 | 47.6% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,788 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Sep 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,726 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Oct 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,701 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| May 2015 | Alexei Shirov | 2,696 | Rabat Blitz Marathon 6th | D72 |
| Aug 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,693 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 617 | 378 | 2,424 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 52 | 28 | 2,486 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2013 | 27 | 23 | 2,581 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2003 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2022 | 16 | 3 | 2,291 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,317 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 14 | 9 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey A. Fedorchuk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Dourerassou's chess games?
1,399 games by Jonathan Dourerassou, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan Dourerassou has played.
What does Jonathan Dourerassou play on the first move as White?
Across 706 games with White in our database, Jonathan Dourerassou opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Dourerassou answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Dourerassou play as White?
As White, Jonathan Dourerassou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 44.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (71 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 706 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Dourerassou play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Dourerassou most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 46.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (68 games, 57.4% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 693 games.
What is Jonathan Dourerassou's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Dourerassou is currently rated 2,392 in classical chess, 2,463 in rapid and 2,458 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Jonathan Dourerassou played?
Our database contains 1,399 games by Jonathan Dourerassou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 726 wins, 242 draws, 430 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Dourerassou?
1,399 games by Jonathan Dourerassou 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.