Prepare against Cyrille Garans
France · World #83,553 classical · FIDE ID 620475
When preparing against Cyrille Garans, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Cyrille Garans, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyrille Garans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyrille Garans 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 | 1,778 | 1,814 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,754 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 57.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyrille Garans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyrille Garans's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Garans usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Garans usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Garans usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g5 (33% of these games) — Garans usually continues Nxg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Cyrille Garans's chess games
All 33 games by Cyrille Garans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jeremy Pinel | 1,940 | ch-Morbihan 0304 | A13 |
| Dec 2006 | Joel Loizil | 1,897 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | A07 |
| Feb 2001 | Julien Le Henaff | 1,660 | chT4-FRA 0001 | C55 |
| Oct 2006 | Patrice Georget | 1,630 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | D26 |
| Jan 2002 | Bernard Girod | 1,620 | ch-Morbihan | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,593 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,872 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 1,814 |
| ch-Morbihan | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 2 | 1,914 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyrille Garans's chess games?
33 games by Cyrille Garans, from Apr 2016 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 Cyrille Garans has played.
What does Cyrille Garans play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Cyrille Garans opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyrille Garans answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cyrille Garans play as White?
As White, Cyrille Garans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyrille Garans play as Black?
As Black, Cyrille Garans most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Cyrille Garans's FIDE rating?
Cyrille Garans is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Cyrille Garans played?
Our database contains 33 games by Cyrille Garans, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyrille Garans?
33 games by Cyrille Garans 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.