Prepare against Eric Gaudin
France · World #79,156 classical · FIDE ID 637696
When preparing against Eric Gaudin, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 57 games by Eric Gaudin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Gaudin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Gaudin 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 | 1,792 | 2,104 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,858 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 31.6% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Gaudin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Gaudin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 30.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 30.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Gaudin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gaudin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Gaudin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Gaudin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Eric Gaudin's chess games
All 57 games by Eric Gaudin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Francois Mottais | 2,157 | 18th Avoine Open | D36 |
| Jul 2005 | Laurent Lafrechoux | 1,760 | 20th Avoine Open | B00 |
| Apr 2021 | Christophe Hucault | 1,612 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Fabrice De Smet | 1,532 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C42 |
| Mar 2021 | Joseph Csano | 1,490 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,777 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,845 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,939 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,707 |
| 26th Avoine Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,968 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Gaudin's chess games?
57 games by Eric Gaudin, from Oct 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 Eric Gaudin has played.
What does Eric Gaudin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Eric Gaudin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Gaudin answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Eric Gaudin play as White?
As White, Eric Gaudin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Gaudin play as Black?
As Black, Eric Gaudin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Eric Gaudin's FIDE rating?
Eric Gaudin is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Eric Gaudin played?
Our database contains 57 games by Eric Gaudin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Gaudin?
57 games by Eric Gaudin 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.