Prepare against Christian Lepagnol
France · World #68,567 classical · FIDE ID 641553
When preparing against Christian Lepagnol, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Christian Lepagnol, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Lepagnol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Lepagnol 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 | 1,826 | 1,914 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Lepagnol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Lepagnol's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lepagnol usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lepagnol usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lepagnol usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Christian Lepagnol's chess games
All 37 games by Christian Lepagnol 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Christophe Kibleur | 2,082 | 18th Avoine Open | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Eric Delaire | 1,910 | 1st Plancoet Open | A48 |
| Dec 2003 | Davy Collet | 1,790 | chT4-FRA 0304 | A13 |
| Jan 2001 | Christophe Hugg | 1,520 | ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | D03 |
| Apr 2001 | Francis Le Derf | 1,499 | ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,708 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| 1st Plancoet Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| 6th Guingamp Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Plancoet Open | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,634 |
| 1st Rennes Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,677 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 1 | 1 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Lepagnol's chess games?
37 games by Christian Lepagnol, 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 Christian Lepagnol has played.
What does Christian Lepagnol play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Christian Lepagnol opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Lepagnol answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Lepagnol play as White?
As White, Christian Lepagnol's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Lepagnol play as Black?
As Black, Christian Lepagnol most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Christian Lepagnol's FIDE rating?
Christian Lepagnol is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Christian Lepagnol played?
Our database contains 37 games by Christian Lepagnol, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Lepagnol?
37 games by Christian Lepagnol 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.