Prepare against David Lemeaux
FM · France · World #5,828 classical · FIDE ID 613843
Our database contains 184 games by David Lemeaux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lemeaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lemeaux 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 | 2,251 | 2,357 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,304 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 61 | 58 | 65 | 33.2% |
| As White | 94 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lemeaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lemeaux's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 61.7% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 27 | 28.7% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lemeaux usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 79.1% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
David Lemeaux's chess games
All 184 games by David Lemeaux 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: 61 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,511 | 23rd Barcelona Sants Open A | B32 |
| Aug 2017 | Burak Firat | 2,482 | 19th Barcelona Sants Open | D38 |
| Aug 2016 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,481 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | D45 |
| Oct 2010 | Fabio Bruno | 2,477 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | D44 |
| Feb 2006 | Krum Georgiev | 2,461 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,365 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,193 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,226 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,371 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| 16th Condom | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lemeaux's chess games?
184 games by David Lemeaux, 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 David Lemeaux has played.
What does David Lemeaux play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, David Lemeaux opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lemeaux answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Lemeaux play as White?
As White, David Lemeaux's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lemeaux play as Black?
As Black, David Lemeaux most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is David Lemeaux's FIDE rating?
David Lemeaux is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Oct 2017).
How many games has David Lemeaux played?
Our database contains 184 games by David Lemeaux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lemeaux?
184 games by David Lemeaux 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.