Prepare against Stephane Bressac
IM · France · World #5,468 classical · FIDE ID 655945
When preparing against Stephane Bressac, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 577 games by Stephane Bressac, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Bressac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Bressac 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 | 2,261 | 2,399 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,372 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,370 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 577 | 244 | 93 | 240 | 42.3% |
| As White | 288 | 128 | 51 | 109 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 289 | 116 | 42 | 131 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Bressac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Bressac's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 267 | 92.7% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bressac usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bressac usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bressac usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bressac usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Bressac usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bressac usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 57 | 39.6% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 46 | 31.9% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 18.8% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.7% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 52.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 33.0% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 14.9% | 42.9% |
Stephane Bressac's chess games
All 577 games by Stephane Bressac in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 244 wins, 93 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 16/14/21 | 31.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 56 | 28/8/20 | 50.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,608 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | E42 |
| Dec 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C41 |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C41 |
| Dec 2017 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,547 | Lorca Open 6th | C41 |
| Nov 2011 | Dejan Pikula | 2,535 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 116 | 57.5 | 2,266 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 22 | 2,286 |
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 22 | 7.5 | – |
| La Palma Island Open | 2023 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1,904 |
| chT-Canarias | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,341 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Bressac's chess games?
577 games by Stephane Bressac, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 Bressac has played.
What does Stephane Bressac play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Stephane Bressac opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Bressac answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Stephane Bressac play as White?
As White, Stephane Bressac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Bressac play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Bressac most often plays: Philidor (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Stephane Bressac's FIDE rating?
Stephane Bressac is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Stephane Bressac played?
Our database contains 577 games by Stephane Bressac, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 93 draws, 240 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Bressac?
577 games by Stephane Bressac 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.