Prepare against Thibault Fantinel
IM · France · World #2,204 classical · FIDE ID 663395
Our database contains 698 games by Thibault Fantinel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thibault Fantinel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thibault Fantinel 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 | 2,372 | 2,429 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,406 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,406 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 698 | 301 | 193 | 204 | 43.1% |
| As White | 352 | 169 | 91 | 92 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 346 | 132 | 102 | 112 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thibault Fantinel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thibault Fantinel's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 44.6% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 123 | 34.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 10.5% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 8.2% | 60.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Fantinel usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 77.9% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 22 | 12.8% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 8.7% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 57.6% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 22 | 18.6% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 17 | 14.4% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.3% | 54.5% |
Thibault Fantinel's chess games
All 698 games by Thibault Fantinel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 301 wins, 193 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 24/12/12 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 14/11/11 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 46 | 18/13/15 | 39.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A50 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Jul 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,552 | Titled Tue Late | E14 |
| Jul 2017 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,546 | 4th Purtichju Open | C50 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,523 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 202 | 118 | 2,373 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 30 | 14 | 2,290 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 16 | 10 | 2,196 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,331 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,290 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,473 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor | 2021 | 12 | 2 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibault Fantinel's chess games?
698 games by Thibault Fantinel, from Oct 2006 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 Thibault Fantinel has played.
What does Thibault Fantinel play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Thibault Fantinel opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thibault Fantinel answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Thibault Fantinel play as White?
As White, Thibault Fantinel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thibault Fantinel play as Black?
As Black, Thibault Fantinel most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Thibault Fantinel's FIDE rating?
Thibault Fantinel is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Thibault Fantinel played?
Our database contains 698 games by Thibault Fantinel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 193 draws, 204 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibault Fantinel?
698 games by Thibault Fantinel 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.