Prepare against Bruno Gaillard
France · World #61,265 classical · FIDE ID 626040
When preparing against Bruno Gaillard, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 55 games by Bruno Gaillard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Gaillard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Gaillard 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 | 1,851 | 2,053 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,863 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,832 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 23.6% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Gaillard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Gaillard's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
Bruno Gaillard's chess games
All 55 games by Bruno Gaillard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Christopher Holland | 2,270 | 18th Le Touquet Open | B12 |
| Nov 2003 | Jacques Benoist | 2,160 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | A01 |
| Jan 1995 | Steve Minet | 2,145 | 11th Cappelle Open | B09 |
| Oct 2005 | Mathias Gonzales | 2,077 | 20th Le Touquet Open | B40 |
| Jan 2001 | Stephane Bry | 2,000 | Bethune-A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,929 |
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| Bethune Open | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,757 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open B | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,759 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,943 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,080 |
| 18th Le Touquet Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2,670 |
| 08th Le Touquet Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Gaillard's chess games?
55 games by Bruno Gaillard, from Jul 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 Bruno Gaillard has played.
What does Bruno Gaillard play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Bruno Gaillard opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Gaillard answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Bruno Gaillard play as White?
As White, Bruno Gaillard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Gaillard play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Gaillard most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bruno Gaillard's FIDE rating?
Bruno Gaillard is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Bruno Gaillard played?
Our database contains 55 games by Bruno Gaillard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Gaillard?
55 games by Bruno Gaillard 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.