Prepare against Alain Genzling
IM · France · World #2,461 classical · FIDE ID 632708
Our database contains 481 games by Alain Genzling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Genzling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Genzling 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 | 2,360 | 2,408 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,380 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,387 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 206 | 152 | 123 | 42.8% |
| As White | 247 | 107 | 88 | 52 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 234 | 99 | 64 | 71 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Genzling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Genzling's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 87.9% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 6.1% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Genzling usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Genzling usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Genzling usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Genzling usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Genzling usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Genzling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 86.1% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 74.6% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Alain Genzling's chess games
All 481 games by Alain Genzling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 206 wins, 152 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,588 | 5th Vandoeuvre Open | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Cornette,M | 2,544 | 400 Coups Festival 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2018 | Manuel Apicella | 2,501 | ch-Francophone Blitz 5th | B31 |
| Apr 2012 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,466 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | B23 |
| May 2011 | Clovis Vernay | 2,462 | FRA-chT Top 12 | E33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| Nancy B | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,310 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2007 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,152 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 1,899 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 11 | 9 | 1,956 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Genzling's chess games?
481 games by Alain Genzling, from Apr 2003 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 Alain Genzling has played.
What does Alain Genzling play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Alain Genzling opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Genzling answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alain Genzling play as White?
As White, Alain Genzling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Genzling play as Black?
As Black, Alain Genzling most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Alain Genzling's FIDE rating?
Alain Genzling is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Alain Genzling played?
Our database contains 481 games by Alain Genzling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 152 draws, 123 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Genzling?
481 games by Alain Genzling 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.