Prepare against Patrice Danzanvilliers
France · World #115,429 classical · FIDE ID 622486
When preparing against Patrice Danzanvilliers, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Patrice Danzanvilliers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Danzanvilliers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Danzanvilliers 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 | 1,686 | 2,056 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,813 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 46 | 47 | 51 | 31.9% |
| As White | 73 | 32 | 19 | 22 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 14 | 28 | 29 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Danzanvilliers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Danzanvilliers's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 95.9% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Danzanvilliers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Patrice Danzanvilliers's chess games
All 144 games by Patrice Danzanvilliers 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: 46 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Artashes Minasian | 2,575 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | D07 |
| Jan 1990 | Carlos Jauregui Andrade | 2,260 | Chartres Open | B87 |
| Mar 2005 | Valerio Luciani | 2,248 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | B33 |
| Dec 2007 | Cedric Vallepin | 2,135 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | C43 |
| May 2009 | Emmanuel Guyot | 2,104 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 2,004 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,127 |
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,410 |
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,270 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Danzanvilliers's chess games?
144 games by Patrice Danzanvilliers, 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 Danzanvilliers has played.
What does Patrice Danzanvilliers play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Patrice Danzanvilliers opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Danzanvilliers answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Patrice Danzanvilliers play as White?
As White, Patrice Danzanvilliers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Danzanvilliers play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Danzanvilliers most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Patrice Danzanvilliers's FIDE rating?
Patrice Danzanvilliers is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Patrice Danzanvilliers played?
Our database contains 144 games by Patrice Danzanvilliers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Danzanvilliers?
144 games by Patrice Danzanvilliers 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.