Prepare against Bernard Lesbros
CM · Senegal · World #68,844 classical · FIDE ID 614831
When preparing against Bernard Lesbros, expect 1.Nf3 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Bernard Lesbros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Lesbros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Lesbros 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 | 1,825 | 2,063 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,936 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,976 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 40 | 12 | 52 | 38.5% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 4 | 24 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 8 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Lesbros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Lesbros's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 49 | 96.1% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 96% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lesbros usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lesbros usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Lesbros usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lesbros usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Lesbros usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Bernard Lesbros's chess games
All 104 games by Bernard Lesbros in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Yann Salaun | 2,360 | ch-FRA Open A | E90 |
| Oct 2005 | Sebastien Delaunay | 2,355 | 5th Rohde Open | A30 |
| Nov 2002 | Jean-Francois Vion | 2,258 | 2nd Rohde Open | A17 |
| Nov 2002 | Alban Delorme | 2,216 | chT-FRA Gr5 0203 | E05 |
| Aug 1993 | Christophe Gueneau | 2,205 | ch-FRA Open A | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindelo Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,903 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| 1st ch-Francophone | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| 2nd Angers Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 3rd Angers Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Lesbros's chess games?
104 games by Bernard Lesbros, from Apr 2003 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 Bernard Lesbros has played.
What does Bernard Lesbros play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Bernard Lesbros opens with 1.Nf3 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Lesbros answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bernard Lesbros play as White?
As White, Bernard Lesbros's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Lesbros play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Lesbros most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Bernard Lesbros's FIDE rating?
Bernard Lesbros is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Bernard Lesbros played?
Our database contains 104 games by Bernard Lesbros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Lesbros?
104 games by Bernard Lesbros 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.