Prepare against Michel Benoit
France · World #10,279 classical · FIDE ID 602400
Our database contains 339 games by Michel Benoit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Benoit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Benoit 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 | 2,165 | 2,241 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,192 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 117 | 103 | 119 | 34.5% |
| As White | 162 | 59 | 57 | 46 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 58 | 46 | 73 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Benoit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Benoit's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 38.3% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 27 | 16.7% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.3% | 46.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Benoit usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Benoit usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Benoit usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Benoit usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Benoit usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Benoit usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 32 | 36.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 33.3% | 62.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 13.8% | 45.8% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 9.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 69.4% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 21.0% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Michel Benoit's chess games
All 339 games by Michel Benoit 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: 117 wins, 103 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/8/18 | 25.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Jose Garcia Padron | 2,445 | Las Palmas Open | A13 |
| Dec 1975 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,410 | Olymp qual | A46 |
| Oct 2010 | Tristan Calistri | 2,390 | chT2-FRA 1011 | B42 |
| Jan 1991 | Serge Nemirovski | 2,370 | chT-FRA | B06 |
| Jan 1991 | Alfredo Brito Garcia | 2,350 | Las Palmas Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1994 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Messery qual 1973/74 | 1973 | 12 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-FRA | 1987 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-FRA60 Championnat | 1985 | 12 | 6 | 2,311 |
| chB-FRA | 1986 | 11 | 6 | 2,243 |
| ch-FRA 55th | 1980 | 11 | 6 | 2,360 |
| ch-FRA 43 | 1968 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-FRA50 | 1975 | 11 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Benoit's chess games?
339 games by Michel Benoit, 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 Michel Benoit has played.
What does Michel Benoit play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Michel Benoit opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Benoit answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michel Benoit play as White?
As White, Michel Benoit's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Benoit play as Black?
As Black, Michel Benoit most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Michel Benoit's FIDE rating?
Michel Benoit is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Michel Benoit played?
Our database contains 339 games by Michel Benoit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 103 draws, 119 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Benoit?
339 games by Michel Benoit 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.