Prepare against Eric Lelong
France · World #32,394 classical · FIDE ID 618039
Our database contains 77 games by Eric Lelong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Lelong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Lelong 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 | 1,972 | 2,093 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,938 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 17 | 29 | 31 | 22.1% |
| As White | 40 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 17.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Lelong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Lelong's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.0% | 29.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lelong usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lelong usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lelong usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Lelong usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lelong usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lelong usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Eric Lelong's chess games
All 77 games by Eric Lelong 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: 17 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Patrick Carrasco | 2,208 | 2nd Rohde Open | A45 |
| Jul 2003 | Srecko Kolar | 2,202 | Agneaux St Lo Open | C10 |
| Apr 2002 | Mickael Alanic | 2,143 | 6th Guingamp Open | B11 |
| Jul 2013 | Raphael Malassagne | 2,139 | 28th Avoine Open | A10 |
| Nov 2000 | Richard Guillet | 2,030 | chT3-FRA 01 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneaux St Lo | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| 06th Agneaux St Lo FIDE | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,062 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Lelong's chess games?
77 games by Eric Lelong, 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 Lelong has played.
What does Eric Lelong play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Eric Lelong opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Lelong answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Eric Lelong play as White?
As White, Eric Lelong's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Lelong play as Black?
As Black, Eric Lelong most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Eric Lelong's FIDE rating?
Eric Lelong is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Eric Lelong played?
Our database contains 77 games by Eric Lelong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Lelong?
77 games by Eric Lelong 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.