Prepare against Patrice Donnenfeld
France · World #21,553 classical · FIDE ID 625930
When preparing against Patrice Donnenfeld, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Patrice Donnenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Donnenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Donnenfeld 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 | 2,044 | 2,161 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,136 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 17 | 24 | 31 | 23.6% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Donnenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Donnenfeld's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 93.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Donnenfeld usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Donnenfeld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Donnenfeld usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Donnenfeld usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Patrice Donnenfeld's chess games
All 72 games by Patrice Donnenfeld 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: 17 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1988 | Christian Lecuyer | 2,320 | ch-FRA | A25 |
| Feb 2025 | E1 Meduna | 2,305 | World Senior Teams +65 | A11 |
| Jan 1991 | Henri Harlin | 2,290 | ch-FRA Accession | A54 |
| Nov 1987 | Cesar Boutteville | 2,290 | chT-FRA 8788 | B07 |
| Aug 1988 | Laurent Verat | 2,230 | ch-FRA | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| chB-FRA | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-FRA | 1989 | 11 | 3 | 2,032 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 10th Avoine Open | 1995 | 5 | 2 | 2,170 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Donnenfeld's chess games?
72 games by Patrice Donnenfeld, 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 Donnenfeld has played.
What does Patrice Donnenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Patrice Donnenfeld opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Donnenfeld answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Patrice Donnenfeld play as White?
As White, Patrice Donnenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Donnenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Donnenfeld most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Patrice Donnenfeld's FIDE rating?
Patrice Donnenfeld is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Patrice Donnenfeld played?
Our database contains 72 games by Patrice Donnenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Donnenfeld?
72 games by Patrice Donnenfeld 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.