Prepare against Olivier Becuwe
France · World #33,316 classical · FIDE ID 633127
Our database contains 31 games by Olivier Becuwe, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Becuwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Becuwe 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 | 1,967 | 2,104 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,056 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 45.2% |
| As White | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Becuwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Becuwe's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Becuwe usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Becuwe usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Becuwe usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Olivier Becuwe's chess games
All 31 games by Olivier Becuwe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,414 | 6th Lille Luce Open | B07 |
| Nov 2009 | Jean-Louis Lalande | 2,071 | chT1-FRA 0910 | D05 |
| Apr 2016 | Leo Alvin | 2,051 | 7th Lille Luce Open | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Eric Manet | 2,018 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B78 |
| Nov 2008 | Dany Dupont | 1,995 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 27th Cappelle Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,222 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,879 |
| 24th Cappelle Open | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,260 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Becuwe's chess games?
31 games by Olivier Becuwe, from Oct 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 Olivier Becuwe has played.
What does Olivier Becuwe play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Olivier Becuwe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Becuwe answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Olivier Becuwe play as White?
As White, Olivier Becuwe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Becuwe play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Becuwe most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Olivier Becuwe's FIDE rating?
Olivier Becuwe is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Olivier Becuwe played?
Our database contains 31 games by Olivier Becuwe, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Becuwe?
31 games by Olivier Becuwe 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.