Prepare against Didier Gazay
France · World #102,490 classical · FIDE ID 20673701
When preparing against Didier Gazay, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 72 games by Didier Gazay, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Didier Gazay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Gazay 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 | 1,722 | 1,839 | Nov 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,708 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 22 | 8 | 42 | 30.6% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Gazay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Gazay's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gazay usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gazay usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gazay usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
Didier Gazay's chess games
All 72 games by Didier Gazay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Franck Gouanelle | 2,087 | 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | A84 |
| Jan 2021 | Mathilde Kuhn | 1,877 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A36 |
| Oct 2012 | Alain Conq | 1,853 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | D26 |
| Oct 2012 | Philippe Rousseau | 1,843 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | A13 |
| Dec 2011 | Guy Fayolle | 1,803 | Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open 14th | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 17th | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,387 |
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 16th | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,627 |
| 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,788 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open 14th | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Gazay's chess games?
72 games by Didier Gazay, from Jul 2010 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 Didier Gazay has played.
What does Didier Gazay play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Didier Gazay opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Gazay answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Didier Gazay play as White?
As White, Didier Gazay's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Gazay play as Black?
As Black, Didier Gazay most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Didier Gazay's FIDE rating?
Didier Gazay is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Didier Gazay played?
Our database contains 72 games by Didier Gazay, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 42 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Gazay?
72 games by Didier Gazay 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.