Prepare against Florian Gailliegue
France · World #16,549 classical · FIDE ID 610828
When preparing against Florian Gailliegue, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (57%).
Our database contains 32 games by Florian Gailliegue, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Florian Gailliegue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Gailliegue 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 | 2,089 | 2,124 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Gailliegue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Gailliegue's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Gailliegue usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gailliegue usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gailliegue usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gailliegue usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Florian Gailliegue's chess games
All 32 games by Florian Gailliegue in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Dejan Stojanovski | 2,421 | World Corporate East F | B36 |
| Jul 2012 | Romain Lambert | 2,138 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A41 |
| Jul 2012 | Jerome Guiot | 2,110 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A43 |
| Feb 2021 | Bernardo Lino De Oliveira | 2,100 | World Corporate East F | B92 |
| Jul 2012 | Max Leuly | 2,100 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,198 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,868 |
| World Corporate East F | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,509 |
| 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,699 |
| French Chess Championship 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,740 |
| 5th Rohde Open | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,116 |
| 7th Rohde Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Gailliegue's chess games?
32 games by Florian Gailliegue, from Jan 2007 to Aug 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 Florian Gailliegue has played.
What does Florian Gailliegue play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Florian Gailliegue opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Gailliegue answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Florian Gailliegue play as White?
As White, Florian Gailliegue's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Gailliegue play as Black?
As Black, Florian Gailliegue most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Florian Gailliegue's FIDE rating?
Florian Gailliegue is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Florian Gailliegue played?
Our database contains 32 games by Florian Gailliegue, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Gailliegue?
32 games by Florian Gailliegue 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.