Prepare against Thomas Chokbengboun
France · World #72,470 classical · FIDE ID 642177
When preparing against Thomas Chokbengboun, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Thomas Chokbengboun, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Chokbengboun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Chokbengboun 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 | 1,813 | 2,043 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,878 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 35.9% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Chokbengboun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Chokbengboun's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Chokbengboun usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Chokbengboun usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Chokbengboun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chokbengboun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chokbengboun usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thomas Chokbengboun's chess games
All 39 games by Thomas Chokbengboun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Daniel Capron | 2,070 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C00 |
| Jul 2003 | Robert Moutaux | 2,027 | 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A16 |
| Jul 2005 | Olivier Gaftarnik | 1,965 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | D94 |
| Jul 2005 | Rene Luc | 1,690 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A22 |
| Jul 2004 | Serge Tabaroni | 1,650 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| 2nd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,289 |
| St Chely d'Aubrac Open 1st | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,324 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 7th Purtichju Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,096 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Chokbengboun's chess games?
39 games by Thomas Chokbengboun, from Oct 2004 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 Thomas Chokbengboun has played.
What does Thomas Chokbengboun play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Thomas Chokbengboun opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Chokbengboun answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Chokbengboun play as White?
As White, Thomas Chokbengboun's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Chokbengboun play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Chokbengboun most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Thomas Chokbengboun's FIDE rating?
Thomas Chokbengboun is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Thomas Chokbengboun played?
Our database contains 39 games by Thomas Chokbengboun, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Chokbengboun?
39 games by Thomas Chokbengboun 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.