Prepare against Brice Laval
France · World #7,753 classical · FIDE ID 624861
When preparing against Brice Laval, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense: Lion System as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Brice Laval, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brice Laval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brice Laval 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 | 2,209 | 2,214 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 47 | 19 | 53 | 39.5% |
| As White | 62 | 29 | 6 | 27 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brice Laval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brice Laval's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 90.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Laval usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Laval usually continues Qe2 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Laval usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Laval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Laval usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Laval usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Brice Laval's chess games
All 119 games by Brice Laval 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Vlad-Victor Barnaure | 2,454 | Wch U20 | E61 |
| Jul 2004 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,416 | 3rd La Fere Open | B43 |
| Apr 2005 | Flavio Perez | 2,237 | ch-FRA U20 | B40 |
| May 2005 | Stephane Crouan | 2,229 | chT-FRA Top 16 GP Basse | B00 |
| Mar 2004 | Olivier Pucher | 2,220 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2005 | 13 | 9 | 2,275 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 4 | 2,102 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,239 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,124 |
| Reims Ligue Excellence | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brice Laval's chess games?
119 games by Brice Laval, 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 Brice Laval has played.
What does Brice Laval play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Brice Laval opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brice Laval answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Brice Laval play as White?
As White, Brice Laval's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brice Laval play as Black?
As Black, Brice Laval most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Brice Laval's FIDE rating?
Brice Laval is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Brice Laval played?
Our database contains 119 games by Brice Laval, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brice Laval?
119 games by Brice Laval 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.