Prepare against Samy Desbonnes
FM · France · World #7,208 classical · FIDE ID 604739
Our database contains 122 games by Samy Desbonnes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samy Desbonnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samy Desbonnes 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 | 2,220 | 2,336 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,259 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 36 | 32 | 54 | 29.5% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 16 | 31 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samy Desbonnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samy Desbonnes's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 94.6% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Desbonnes usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Desbonnes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Desbonnes usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Desbonnes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Desbonnes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Samy Desbonnes's chess games
All 122 games by Samy Desbonnes 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: 36 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Abdelaziz Onkoud | 2,406 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B76 |
| Jul 2001 | Charles Lamoureux | 2,369 | ch-Paris Open | B32 |
| Jan 1991 | Laurent Verat | 2,305 | ch-FRA Accession | E90 |
| Jan 1994 | Mario Mancini | 2,305 | chT-FRA 1 | E60 |
| Oct 2009 | Melkior Cotonnec | 2,289 | chT1-FRA 0910 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 21 | 7 | 2,184 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1996 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,321 |
| Wch U16 | 1990 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,455 |
| FRA | 1993 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samy Desbonnes's chess games?
122 games by Samy Desbonnes, 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 Samy Desbonnes has played.
What does Samy Desbonnes play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Samy Desbonnes opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samy Desbonnes answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Samy Desbonnes play as White?
As White, Samy Desbonnes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samy Desbonnes play as Black?
As Black, Samy Desbonnes most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Samy Desbonnes's FIDE rating?
Samy Desbonnes is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Samy Desbonnes played?
Our database contains 122 games by Samy Desbonnes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samy Desbonnes?
122 games by Samy Desbonnes 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.