Prepare against Christophe Gelas
FM · France · World #3,295 classical · FIDE ID 682896
Our database contains 172 games by Christophe Gelas, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Gelas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Gelas 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 | 2,326 | 2,360 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,386 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 76 | 39 | 55 | 44.2% |
| As White | 81 | 41 | 18 | 22 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 91 | 35 | 21 | 33 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Gelas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Gelas's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 100.0% | 61.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gelas usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gelas usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gelas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 63.3% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 34.7% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 68.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
Christophe Gelas's chess games
All 172 games by Christophe Gelas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 39 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/5/6 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Christophe Philippe | 2,403 | 3rd Vaujany Open | D12 |
| Mar 2011 | Adrian-Marian Petrisor | 2,385 | 12th ch-EU | E81 |
| Aug 2019 | Gabriel James Koop Bick | 2,374 | 45th Badalona Open | C04 |
| Mar 2011 | Francois Brethes | 2,236 | 6th Ouest Toulousain Open A | A41 |
| Mar 2011 | Romain Lacroix | 2,228 | 6th Ouest Toulousain Open A | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U12 | 2009 | 21 | 16.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2011 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,997 |
| Wch U10 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 1,961 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 10th Vaujany Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 3rd Vaujany Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,981 |
| FRA-GER Match U14 | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Gelas's chess games?
172 games by Christophe Gelas, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Christophe Gelas has played.
What does Christophe Gelas play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Christophe Gelas opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Gelas answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Christophe Gelas play as White?
As White, Christophe Gelas's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Gelas play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Gelas most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Christophe Gelas's FIDE rating?
Christophe Gelas is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Christophe Gelas played?
Our database contains 172 games by Christophe Gelas, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 39 draws, 55 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Gelas?
172 games by Christophe Gelas 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.