Prepare against Laurent Fressinet
GM · France · World #126 classical · FIDE ID 608742
When preparing against Laurent Fressinet, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 81 games.
Our database contains 3,667 games by Laurent Fressinet, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Fressinet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Fressinet 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 | 2,610 | 2,720 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,588 | 2,750 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,540 | 2,727 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,667 | 1,538 | 1,455 | 673 | 41.9% |
| As White | 1,859 | 851 | 726 | 281 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 1,808 | 687 | 729 | 392 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Fressinet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Fressinet's side.
First moves as White (1,859 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 864 | 46.5% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 662 | 35.6% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 302 | 16.2% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 23 | 1.2% | 58.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Fressinet usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (850 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 596 | 70.1% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 135 | 15.9% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 43 | 5.1% | 53.5% |
| g6 | 27 | 3.2% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 22 | 2.6% | 77.3% |
| c6 | 16 | 1.9% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 305 | 50.6% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 251 | 41.6% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 21 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 1.8% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.5% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Laurent Fressinet's chess games
All 3,667 games by Laurent Fressinet 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: 1,538 wins, 1,455 draws, 673 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 164 | 65/71/28 | 39.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 112 | 56/41/15 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 100 | 50/42/8 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 99 | 49/29/21 | 49.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 67 | 19/33/15 | 28.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 54 | 29/15/10 | 53.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 28/11/9 | 58.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 12/23/10 | 26.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 12/26/5 | 27.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 13/23/6 | 31.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 229 | 78/101/50 | 34.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 111 | 28/62/21 | 25.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 90 | 28/44/18 | 31.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 84 | 35/30/19 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 81 | 18/37/26 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 60 | 38/11/11 | 63.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 60 | 25/31/4 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 55 | 19/26/10 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 53 | 18/17/18 | 34.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 49 | 16/26/7 | 32.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,853 | Aimchess Play In Open | C54 |
| Jun 2016 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,812 | Paris GCT blitz | C66 |
| Jun 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Paris GCT Rapid | D78 |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,793 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | D45 |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,785 | Paris FIDE GP | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 189 | 125 | 2,559 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 98 | 63 | 2,638 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 66 | 49.5 | 2,745 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 33.5 | 2,631 |
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 59 | 30.5 | 2,554 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 56 | 28 | 2,646 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 43 | 23.5 | 2,668 |
| ch-FRA Blitz | 2023 | 39 | 30.5 | 2,608 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Etienne Bacrot (71 games) · Christian Bauer (37 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (36 games) · Matthieu Cornette (27 games) · Yannick Gozzoli (24 games) · Alexander Grischuk (22 games) · Romain Edouard (21 games) · Anish Giri (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Fressinet's chess games?
3,667 games by Laurent Fressinet, 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 Laurent Fressinet has played.
What does Laurent Fressinet play on the first move as White?
Across 1,859 games with White in our database, Laurent Fressinet opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Fressinet answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Laurent Fressinet play as White?
As White, Laurent Fressinet's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (164 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian (112 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (100 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,859 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Fressinet play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Fressinet most often plays: Slav Defense (229 games, 34.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (111 games, 25.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (90 games, 31.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,808 games.
What is Laurent Fressinet's FIDE rating?
Laurent Fressinet is currently rated 2,610 in classical chess, 2,588 in rapid and 2,540 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,720 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Laurent Fressinet played?
Our database contains 3,667 games by Laurent Fressinet, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,538 wins, 1,455 draws, 673 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Fressinet?
3,667 games by Laurent Fressinet 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.