Prepare against Roman Durand-Benmoussa
France · World #11,895 classical · FIDE ID 45196915
When preparing against Roman Durand-Benmoussa, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 46 games by Roman Durand-Benmoussa, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roman Durand-Benmoussa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Durand-Benmoussa 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 | 2,143 | 2,243 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,174 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,250 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 32.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Durand-Benmoussa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Durand-Benmoussa's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Durand-Benmoussa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Roman Durand-Benmoussa's chess games
All 46 games by Roman Durand-Benmoussa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Andrey Sumets | 2,513 | 11th Marina Viva Open | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,482 | 41st Cappelle Open | E94 |
| Jun 2026 | Eloi Relange | 2,430 | 11th Marina Viva Open | D02 |
| May 2025 | Baptiste Roux | 2,374 | 2nd Ceyreste Cassis Open | C09 |
| Feb 2026 | Ramon Koster | 2,296 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,279 |
| Allauch Open 6th | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 14th Salon de Provence Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,161 |
| French Chess Championship 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,018 |
| 10th Purtichju Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,162 |
| 2nd Ceyreste Cassis Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Durand-Benmoussa's chess games?
46 games by Roman Durand-Benmoussa, from Jun 2018 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 Roman Durand-Benmoussa has played.
What does Roman Durand-Benmoussa play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Roman Durand-Benmoussa opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Durand-Benmoussa answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Roman Durand-Benmoussa play as White?
As White, Roman Durand-Benmoussa's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Durand-Benmoussa play as Black?
As Black, Roman Durand-Benmoussa most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Roman Durand-Benmoussa's FIDE rating?
Roman Durand-Benmoussa is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Roman Durand-Benmoussa played?
Our database contains 46 games by Roman Durand-Benmoussa, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Durand-Benmoussa?
46 games by Roman Durand-Benmoussa 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.