Prepare against Patrice Babault
FM · France · World #1,918 classical · FIDE ID 623822
Our database contains 93 games by Patrice Babault, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Babault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Babault 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 | 2,387 | 2,424 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,399 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,418 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 41.9% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Babault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Babault's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 91.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Babault usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Babault usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Babault usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Babault usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Babault usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Babault usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
Patrice Babault's chess games
All 93 games by Patrice Babault 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,539 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B80 |
| Mar 2009 | Diego Adla | 2,508 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B10 |
| Mar 2008 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,448 | chT1B-FRA 0708 | C99 |
| Mar 2007 | Yohan Benitah | 2,412 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | D46 |
| Dec 2009 | Bruno Carlier | 2,401 | chT1-FRA 0910 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 27 | 12 | 2,320 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,467 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,471 |
| Monaco tt | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,240 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,606 |
| Cagnes sur Mer Open | 1989 | 5 | 4 | 2,566 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Babault's chess games?
93 games by Patrice Babault, 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 Patrice Babault has played.
What does Patrice Babault play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Patrice Babault opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Babault answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Patrice Babault play as White?
As White, Patrice Babault's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Babault play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Babault most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Patrice Babault's FIDE rating?
Patrice Babault is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Patrice Babault played?
Our database contains 93 games by Patrice Babault, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Babault?
93 games by Patrice Babault 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.