Prepare against Bruno Lacroix
Belgium · World #17,743 classical · FIDE ID 201332
When preparing against Bruno Lacroix, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 145 games by Bruno Lacroix, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Lacroix's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Lacroix 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 | 2,077 | 2,208 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,207 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,143 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 60 | 32 | 53 | 41.4% |
| As White | 71 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Lacroix's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Lacroix's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 43.7% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lacroix usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Bruno Lacroix's chess games
All 145 games by Bruno Lacroix 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: 60 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,440 | Brussels Open | B09 |
| Aug 2003 | Bruno Laurent | 2,374 | 2nd Charleroi Open | A48 |
| Jan 1995 | Paulus Thoeng | 2,315 | chT-BEL 9596 | B56 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,300 | chT-BEL 9697 | B51 |
| Jan 1997 | Victor-Angel Bolzoni | 2,260 | chT-BEL 9697 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 54 | 30 | 2,159 |
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Lacroix's chess games?
145 games by Bruno Lacroix, 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 Bruno Lacroix has played.
What does Bruno Lacroix play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Bruno Lacroix opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Lacroix answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bruno Lacroix play as White?
As White, Bruno Lacroix's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Lacroix play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Lacroix most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Bruno Lacroix's FIDE rating?
Bruno Lacroix is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Bruno Lacroix played?
Our database contains 145 games by Bruno Lacroix, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Lacroix?
145 games by Bruno Lacroix 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.