Prepare against Bruno Gazel
France · World #109,751 classical · FIDE ID 20612796
When preparing against Bruno Gazel, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Bruno Gazel, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Gazel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Gazel 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 | 1,702 | 1,771 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 18.2% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Gazel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Gazel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gazel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Gazel usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gazel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gazel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Bruno Gazel's chess games
All 44 games by Bruno Gazel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Olivier Marie | 1,550 | 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A50 |
| Jul 2007 | Vincent Veys | 1,490 | 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C45 |
| Jul 2004 | Johan Ruetsch | 1,430 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C49 |
| Jul 2004 | Gaetan Carabetta | 1,300 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,504 |
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,658 |
| 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2003 | 7 | 1 | 2,007 |
| 2nd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Gazel's chess games?
44 games by Bruno Gazel, from Oct 2008 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 Gazel has played.
What does Bruno Gazel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bruno Gazel opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Gazel answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Bruno Gazel play as White?
As White, Bruno Gazel's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Gazel play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Gazel most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bruno Gazel's FIDE rating?
Bruno Gazel is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Bruno Gazel played?
Our database contains 44 games by Bruno Gazel, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Gazel?
44 games by Bruno Gazel 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.