Prepare against Eric Gaudineau
IM · France · World #3,352 classical · FIDE ID 606847
When preparing against Eric Gaudineau, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 51.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Eric Gaudineau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Gaudineau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Gaudineau 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 | 2,324 | 2,409 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,372 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,387 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 98 | 26 | 59 | 53.6% |
| As White | 88 | 50 | 9 | 29 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 95 | 48 | 17 | 30 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Gaudineau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Gaudineau's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 98.9% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gaudineau usually continues Nc3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gaudineau usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gaudineau usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gaudineau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Eric Gaudineau's chess games
All 183 games by Eric Gaudineau 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: 98 wins, 26 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Artur Kogan | 2,570 | 31st Andorra Open | B90 |
| Jul 2013 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,547 | 31st Andorra Open | B48 |
| Jul 2003 | Mark L Hebden | 2,544 | Saint Affrique Open 11th | C55 |
| Jul 2013 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,538 | 31st Andorra Open | D01 |
| Jul 2013 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,536 | 31st Andorra Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens Open | 1998 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,464 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,326 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 2,174 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 2,213 |
| ch-Provence 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Gaudineau's chess games?
183 games by Eric Gaudineau, 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 Eric Gaudineau has played.
What does Eric Gaudineau play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Eric Gaudineau opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Gaudineau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Eric Gaudineau play as White?
As White, Eric Gaudineau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 51.7% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Gaudineau play as Black?
As Black, Eric Gaudineau most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Eric Gaudineau's FIDE rating?
Eric Gaudineau is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Eric Gaudineau played?
Our database contains 183 games by Eric Gaudineau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 26 draws, 59 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Gaudineau?
183 games by Eric Gaudineau 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.