Prepare against Christian Labat
France · World #92,862 classical · FIDE ID 657930
When preparing against Christian Labat, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Christian Labat, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Labat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Labat 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 | 1,750 | 1,983 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,903 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,924 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 47.2% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Labat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Labat's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| f3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Labat usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Labat usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Labat usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Labat usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Labat usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Labat usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Christian Labat's chess games
All 36 games by Christian Labat in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Eric Brigelhuber | 2,088 | 54th Paris Apsap Open | A69 |
| Jan 1991 | Olivier Elkaim | 2,070 | Meudon Open | B53 |
| Apr 2002 | Jacques Bouthier | 2,060 | 52nd Paris Apsap Open | B20 |
| Sep 2003 | John Lewis | 1,987 | Pierrefitte Open | C36 |
| Jan 2002 | Eric Arbau | 1,870 | 54th Paris Apsap Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierrefitte Open | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| 54th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 1,988 |
| Torcy Open B | 1991 | 2 | 1 | 1,835 |
| Syre Memorial Open 29th | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,883 |
| Clichy Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 25th Syre Memorial Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Labat's chess games?
36 games by Christian Labat, from Jul 2005 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 Christian Labat has played.
What does Christian Labat play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Christian Labat opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.f3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Labat answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games).
What openings does Christian Labat play as White?
As White, Christian Labat's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Labat play as Black?
As Black, Christian Labat most often plays: Latvian Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Christian Labat's FIDE rating?
Christian Labat is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Christian Labat played?
Our database contains 36 games by Christian Labat, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Labat?
36 games by Christian Labat 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.