Prepare against Stephane Renard
France · World #41,758 classical · FIDE ID 628255
Our database contains 360 games by Stephane Renard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Renard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Renard 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 | 1,927 | 2,026 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,950 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 242 | 79 | 39 | 67.2% |
| As White | 209 | 136 | 50 | 23 | 65.1% |
| As Black | 151 | 106 | 29 | 16 | 70.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Renard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Renard's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 174 | 83.3% | 76.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 8.1% | 70.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.2% | 92.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 83% of White games, 76.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Renard usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Renard usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Renard usually continues fxe5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Renard usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Renard usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Renard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 62.8% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 18.6% | 84.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 10.5% | 94.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 75.6% | 77.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Stephane Renard's chess games
All 360 games by Stephane Renard 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: 242 wins, 79 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 172 | 111/40/21 | 64.5% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 27/8/4 | 69.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 11/1/0 | 91.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Alain Fayard | 2,222 | chT-FRA 3 1213 | A83 |
| Dec 2011 | Philippe Julve | 2,187 | chT-FRA 1112 | B21 |
| Feb 2016 | Igor Privara | 2,185 | 32nd Cappelle Open | B09 |
| Oct 2007 | Gregory Israel | 2,165 | 22nd Le Touquet Open | A03 |
| Mar 2004 | Olivier Huguenin | 2,162 | 20th Cappelle Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| 26th Le Touquet Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 2nd La Fere Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Bethune Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| Chambery Open 9th | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,191 |
| 2nd Lille Luce Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,078 |
| ch-FRA du Nord | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Renard's chess games?
360 games by Stephane Renard, 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 Renard has played.
What does Stephane Renard play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Stephane Renard opens with 1.f4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Renard answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Stephane Renard play as White?
As White, Stephane Renard's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (172 games, 64.5% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Renard play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Renard most often plays: Dutch Defense (39 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 91.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Stephane Renard's FIDE rating?
Stephane Renard is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stephane Renard played?
Our database contains 360 games by Stephane Renard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 79 draws, 39 losses (67.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Renard?
360 games by Stephane Renard 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.