Prepare against Timothee Dessyn
FM · France · World #5,403 classical · FIDE ID 651028859
Our database contains 55 games by Timothee Dessyn, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timothee Dessyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothee Dessyn 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 | 2,263 | 2,334 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 45.5% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 65.4% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Dessyn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Timothee Dessyn's chess games
All 55 games by Timothee Dessyn in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Feb 2026 | B. Adhiban | 2,557 | 39th Cannes Open 2026 | D30 |
| Aug 2025 | Srihari L R | 2,482 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,465 | ch-FRA Accession 97th | E11 |
| Jul 2025 | C Monroy | 2,400 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,345 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,337 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-Paris IdF Masters | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,327 |
| 41st Cappelle Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothee Dessyn's chess games?
55 games by Timothee Dessyn, from Dec 2019 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 Timothee Dessyn has played.
What does Timothee Dessyn play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Timothee Dessyn opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothee Dessyn answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Timothee Dessyn play as White?
As White, Timothee Dessyn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothee Dessyn play as Black?
As Black, Timothee Dessyn most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Timothee Dessyn's FIDE rating?
Timothee Dessyn is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Timothee Dessyn played?
Our database contains 55 games by Timothee Dessyn, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothee Dessyn?
55 games by Timothee Dessyn 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.