Prepare against Philippe Franot
France · World #51,674 classical · FIDE ID 607398
Our database contains 65 games by Philippe Franot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Franot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Franot 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 | 1,886 | 2,195 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 38 | 12 | 15 | 58.5% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 62.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Franot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Franot's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Franot usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Franot usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Franot usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 73.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Philippe Franot's chess games
All 65 games by Philippe Franot 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: 38 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1990 | Darko Kovac | 2,380 | 13th Syre Memorial Open | B38 |
| Mar 1987 | Christian Lecuyer | 2,310 | chT-FRA 8687 | B45 |
| Mar 1989 | Didier Leuba | 2,300 | Syre Memorial Open 12th | B22 |
| Apr 1987 | Egon Reuther | 2,250 | 10th Syre Memorial Open | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Emmanuel Neiman | 2,250 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,197 |
| 21st Syre Memorial Open | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Syre Memorial Open 12th | 1989 | 6 | 5 | 2,569 |
| 13th Syre Memorial Open | 1990 | 6 | 4 | 2,478 |
| 06th Syre Memorial Open | 1983 | 6 | 5 | – |
| Syre Memorial Open 11th | 1988 | 6 | 4 | 2,393 |
| 10th Syre Memorial Open | 1987 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
| 20th Syre Memorial Open | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Franot's chess games?
65 games by Philippe Franot, 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 Philippe Franot has played.
What does Philippe Franot play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Philippe Franot opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Franot answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Philippe Franot play as White?
As White, Philippe Franot's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Franot play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Franot most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Philippe Franot's FIDE rating?
Philippe Franot is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Philippe Franot played?
Our database contains 65 games by Philippe Franot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (58.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Franot?
65 games by Philippe Franot 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.