Prepare against Robert Fontaine
GM · CHE · World #420 classical · FIDE ID 605590
When preparing against Robert Fontaine, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,127 games by Robert Fontaine, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Fontaine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert 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 | 2,527 | 2,572 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,127 | 422 | 412 | 293 | 37.4% |
| As White | 576 | 238 | 216 | 122 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 551 | 184 | 196 | 171 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Fontaine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Fontaine's side.
First moves as White (576 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 453 | 78.6% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 95 | 16.5% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.8% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Fontaine usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 99 | 37.4% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 86 | 32.5% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 56 | 21.1% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 7.2% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 119 | 64.0% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 61 | 32.8% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Robert Fontaine's chess games
All 1,127 games by Robert Fontaine in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 422 wins, 412 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 81 | 30/37/14 | 37.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 23/12/11 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 96 | 30/38/28 | 31.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/14/7 | 44.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 29 | 6/12/11 | 20.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,695 | PRO League Central | B91 |
| Aug 2006 | Joel Lautier | 2,675 | ch-FRA 81st | B91 |
| Apr 2004 | Luke J McShane | 2,656 | ACP Blitz Prelim1 | C66 |
| Feb 2012 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,637 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | D11 |
| May 2003 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,634 | 4th ch-EU | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 70 | 30 | 2,484 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 53 | 31 | 2,521 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 36 | 23 | 2,501 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 34 | 20 | 2,525 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 26 | 13 | 2,302 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,367 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,362 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anatoli Vaisser (14 games) · Etienne Bacrot (12 games) · Laurent Fressinet (12 games) · Almira Skripchenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Fontaine's chess games?
1,127 games by Robert Fontaine, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Robert Fontaine has played.
What does Robert Fontaine play on the first move as White?
Across 576 games with White in our database, Robert Fontaine opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Fontaine answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Robert Fontaine play as White?
As White, Robert Fontaine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 576 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Fontaine play as Black?
As Black, Robert Fontaine most often plays: Slav Defense (96 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 551 games.
What is Robert Fontaine's FIDE rating?
Robert Fontaine is currently rated 2,527 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Robert Fontaine played?
Our database contains 1,127 games by Robert Fontaine, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 412 draws, 293 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Fontaine?
1,127 games by Robert 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.