Prepare against Loic Bourdonnais
France · World #10,742 classical · FIDE ID 633178
When preparing against Loic Bourdonnais, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 96 games by Loic Bourdonnais, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Loic Bourdonnais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loic Bourdonnais 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 | 2,158 | 2,294 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 35 | 22 | 39 | 36.5% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loic Bourdonnais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loic Bourdonnais's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 71.4% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 26.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Bourdonnais usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Loic Bourdonnais's chess games
All 96 games by Loic Bourdonnais 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: 35 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Charles Moncy | 2,376 | Neuilly Ernst Young Trophy | A13 |
| Jul 2013 | Vladimir Poley | 2,326 | 15th Agneaux St Lo IM | A48 |
| Jul 2013 | Mietek Bakalarz | 2,308 | 15th Agneaux St Lo IM | A20 |
| Jul 2004 | Helmut Kaulfuss | 2,239 | Plancoet Open 4th | B06 |
| Jan 2002 | Samy Shoker | 2,233 | ch-FRA U16 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,602 |
| 15th Agneaux St Lo IM | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 16th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,930 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loic Bourdonnais's chess games?
96 games by Loic Bourdonnais, 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 Loic Bourdonnais has played.
What does Loic Bourdonnais play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Loic Bourdonnais opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loic Bourdonnais answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Loic Bourdonnais play as White?
As White, Loic Bourdonnais's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loic Bourdonnais play as Black?
As Black, Loic Bourdonnais most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Loic Bourdonnais's FIDE rating?
Loic Bourdonnais is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Loic Bourdonnais played?
Our database contains 96 games by Loic Bourdonnais, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loic Bourdonnais?
96 games by Loic Bourdonnais 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.