Prepare against Loic Daspres
CM · France · World #7,146 classical · FIDE ID 20612281
When preparing against Loic Daspres, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Loic Daspres, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Loic Daspres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loic Daspres 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 | 2,223 | 2,238 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,238 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,238 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 66 | 11 | 97 | 37.9% |
| As White | 89 | 36 | 5 | 48 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 30 | 6 | 49 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loic Daspres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loic Daspres's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 94.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Daspres usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Daspres usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Daspres usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Daspres usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Daspres usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Daspres usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 84.2% | 42.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 24.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Loic Daspres's chess games
All 174 games by Loic Daspres in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 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: 66 wins, 11 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,616 | Titled Tue Early | E73 |
| May 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| May 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,428 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jun 2025 | Jan Zienkiewicz | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| May 2025 | Antonio Naranjo Moreno | 2,289 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 129 | 47 | 2,073 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2015 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 89th Paris Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| Besancon Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-FRA Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loic Daspres's chess games?
174 games by Loic Daspres, from Jul 2008 to Nov 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 Daspres has played.
What does Loic Daspres play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Loic Daspres opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loic Daspres answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Loic Daspres play as White?
As White, Loic Daspres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loic Daspres play as Black?
As Black, Loic Daspres most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Loic Daspres's FIDE rating?
Loic Daspres is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Loic Daspres played?
Our database contains 174 games by Loic Daspres, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 11 draws, 97 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loic Daspres?
174 games by Loic Daspres 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.