Prepare against Eric Le Gall
France · World #83,222 classical · FIDE ID 636690
When preparing against Eric Le Gall, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Eric Le Gall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Le Gall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Le Gall 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 | 1,779 | 2,003 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 15.4% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Le Gall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Le Gall's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gall usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gall usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gall usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gall usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Eric Le Gall's chess games
All 39 games by Eric Le Gall 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Francois Lachique | 2,106 | 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | B14 |
| Jan 2002 | Jean-Marie Clarac | 2,089 | 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Benoit Roffe | 1,929 | 22nd Le Touquet Open | C30 |
| Jul 2006 | Thibault Luciani | 1,739 | 5th Condom Open | B06 |
| Jul 2002 | Vojislav Perosevic | 1,720 | ch-Paris Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 1,979 |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| 33rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,027 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,831 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,725 |
| Le Touquet Open 09th | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Le Gall's chess games?
39 games by Eric Le Gall, 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 Le Gall has played.
What does Eric Le Gall play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Eric Le Gall opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Le Gall answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Le Gall play as White?
As White, Eric Le Gall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Le Gall play as Black?
As Black, Eric Le Gall most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Eric Le Gall's FIDE rating?
Eric Le Gall is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Eric Le Gall played?
Our database contains 39 games by Eric Le Gall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Le Gall?
39 games by Eric Le Gall 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.