Prepare against Victor Durand
France · World #16,035 classical · FIDE ID 699527
Our database contains 61 games by Victor Durand, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Durand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Durand 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 | 2,094 | 2,114 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,044 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Durand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Durand's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Durand usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Durand usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Durand usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Durand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Victor Durand's chess games
All 61 games by Victor Durand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Quentin Poignot | 2,176 | ch-FRA Open | B78 |
| May 2010 | Jean-Paul Metral | 2,167 | 33rd Syre Memorial Open | B40 |
| Jul 2010 | Ari Mottonen | 2,048 | ch-Paris Open A | C55 |
| Jul 2010 | Charles Louis-sidois | 1,925 | ch-Paris Open A | B78 |
| Nov 2020 | Meriem Bellahcene | 1,915 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,081 |
| ch-FRA Juniors Open | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
| 34th Syre Memorial Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Durand's chess games?
61 games by Victor Durand, from Apr 2007 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 Victor Durand has played.
What does Victor Durand play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Victor Durand opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Durand answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Victor Durand play as White?
As White, Victor Durand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Durand play as Black?
As Black, Victor Durand most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Victor Durand's FIDE rating?
Victor Durand is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Victor Durand played?
Our database contains 61 games by Victor Durand, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Durand?
61 games by Victor Durand 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.