Prepare against Olivier Dandin
France · World #28,721 classical · FIDE ID 647489
Our database contains 47 games by Olivier Dandin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Dandin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Dandin 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 | 1,993 | 2,107 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,025 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 46.8% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Dandin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Dandin's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 46% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Bb2 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Dandin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Olivier Dandin's chess games
All 47 games by Olivier Dandin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | English Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Florian Bouvet | 2,206 | 14th Angers Open | A11 |
| May 2006 | Philippe Jaulin | 2,178 | 1st Angers Open | B07 |
| May 2006 | Alexandre David | 2,157 | 1st Angers Open | C41 |
| Apr 2010 | Axel Hallay | 1,900 | 5th Angers Open | A40 |
| May 2013 | Jean-Francois Rabouan | 1,896 | 8th Angers Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Angers Open 10th | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,004 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,036 |
| 13th Angers Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,835 |
| 9th Angers Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 7th Angers Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| 14th Angers Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Dandin's chess games?
47 games by Olivier Dandin, from Apr 2006 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 Dandin has played.
What does Olivier Dandin play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Olivier Dandin opens with 1.b3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Dandin answers 1...b6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Olivier Dandin play as White?
As White, Olivier Dandin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Dandin play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Dandin most often plays: English Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Olivier Dandin's FIDE rating?
Olivier Dandin is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Olivier Dandin played?
Our database contains 47 games by Olivier Dandin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Dandin?
47 games by Olivier Dandin 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.