Prepare against Stephane Bes
France · World #27,127 classical · FIDE ID 609668
Our database contains 113 games by Stephane Bes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Bes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Bes 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 | 2,003 | 2,190 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,074 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,115 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 38 | 35 | 40 | 33.6% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Bes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Bes's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 62.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bes usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bes usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bes usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Bes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 56.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 43.3% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Stephane Bes's chess games
All 113 games by Stephane Bes 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, 35 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Volodia Vaisman | 2,380 | Corsica Rapid Open | B41 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerard Simon | 2,310 | Cannes Martinez Open | A89 |
| Jan 1997 | Alan Mauro | 2,310 | 18th Cannes Open B | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Didier Veysseyre | 2,215 | chT2S-FRA | D44 |
| Jan 1999 | Kostia Gendre | 2,199 | chT2S-FRA 9899 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,098 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,369 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Bes's chess games?
113 games by Stephane Bes, 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 Stephane Bes has played.
What does Stephane Bes play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Stephane Bes opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Bes answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Stephane Bes play as White?
As White, Stephane Bes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Bes play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Bes most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Stephane Bes's FIDE rating?
Stephane Bes is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Stephane Bes played?
Our database contains 113 games by Stephane Bes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 35 draws, 40 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Bes?
113 games by Stephane Bes 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.