Prepare against Florent Gillot
Belgium · World #32,163 classical · FIDE ID 225479
Our database contains 93 games by Florent Gillot, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florent Gillot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florent Gillot 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 | 1,973 | 2,019 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 22 | 44 | 27 | 23.7% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 26 | 13 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florent Gillot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florent Gillot's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 51.2% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 48.8% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Gillot usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gillot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gillot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gillot usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gillot usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gillot usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 44.0% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Florent Gillot's chess games
All 93 games by Florent Gillot in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 44 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Frank Hoffmeister | 2,170 | Charleroi Open | E08 |
| Jan 2017 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,164 | chT-BEL 1617 | A41 |
| Apr 2017 | Mardoek Thienpondt | 1,955 | ch-BEL U20 | B22 |
| Apr 2017 | Elsa Blond Hanten | 1,870 | ch-BEL U20 | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Jannes Carpentier | 1,849 | ch-BEL U20 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,740 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 18th | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,893 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,975 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florent Gillot's chess games?
93 games by Florent Gillot, from Sep 2010 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 Florent Gillot has played.
What does Florent Gillot play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Florent Gillot opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florent Gillot answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Florent Gillot play as White?
As White, Florent Gillot's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florent Gillot play as Black?
As Black, Florent Gillot most often plays: Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Florent Gillot's FIDE rating?
Florent Gillot is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Florent Gillot played?
Our database contains 93 games by Florent Gillot, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 44 draws, 27 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florent Gillot?
93 games by Florent Gillot 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.