Prepare against Quentin Fontaine
FM · Belgium · World #3,380 classical · FIDE ID 230804
Our database contains 317 games by Quentin Fontaine, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Quentin Fontaine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quentin Fontaine 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 | 2,323 | 2,367 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,308 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 111 | 77 | 129 | 35.0% |
| As White | 159 | 61 | 39 | 59 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 158 | 50 | 38 | 70 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quentin Fontaine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quentin Fontaine's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 37.7% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 59 | 37.1% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 13.8% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 76.3% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 57.9% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 26.3% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Quentin Fontaine's chess games
All 317 games by Quentin Fontaine in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 111 wins, 77 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Feb 2016 | Adrien Demuth | 2,544 | 32nd Cappelle Open | D24 |
| Feb 2019 | Miguoel Admiraal | 2,478 | 1st Cappelle Rapid Open | B47 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Aug 2021 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,432 | ch-BEL | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 31 | 2,213 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2012 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,997 |
| 54th Wch U20 | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 12 | 9 | 2,362 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,355 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quentin Fontaine's chess games?
317 games by Quentin Fontaine, from May 2012 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 Quentin Fontaine has played.
What does Quentin Fontaine play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Quentin Fontaine opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quentin Fontaine answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Quentin Fontaine play as White?
As White, Quentin Fontaine's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quentin Fontaine play as Black?
As Black, Quentin Fontaine most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Quentin Fontaine's FIDE rating?
Quentin Fontaine is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Quentin Fontaine played?
Our database contains 317 games by Quentin Fontaine, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 77 draws, 129 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quentin Fontaine?
317 games by Quentin Fontaine 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.