Prepare against Franck Gouanelle
CM · France · World #20,690 classical · FIDE ID 627542
Our database contains 193 games by Franck Gouanelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franck Gouanelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franck Gouanelle 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 | 2,051 | 2,200 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,105 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,087 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 87 | 43 | 63 | 45.1% |
| As White | 100 | 48 | 22 | 30 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 39 | 21 | 33 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franck Gouanelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franck Gouanelle's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 46.0% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 30 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gouanelle usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 62.8% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Franck Gouanelle's chess games
All 193 games by Franck Gouanelle 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: 87 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Borya Ider | 2,505 | Le Port Marly Rapid Open | A40 |
| Nov 2008 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,355 | 14th Fouesnant Open | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Stephane Hautot | 2,328 | 34th Avoine Open | D00 |
| Oct 2023 | Cyrille Fruchard | 2,323 | 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Jeremie Devallee | 2,299 | 34th Avoine Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2011 | 9 | 8 | 2,236 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,260 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franck Gouanelle's chess games?
193 games by Franck Gouanelle, 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 Franck Gouanelle has played.
What does Franck Gouanelle play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Franck Gouanelle opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franck Gouanelle answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Franck Gouanelle play as White?
As White, Franck Gouanelle's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franck Gouanelle play as Black?
As Black, Franck Gouanelle most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Franck Gouanelle's FIDE rating?
Franck Gouanelle is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Franck Gouanelle played?
Our database contains 193 games by Franck Gouanelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franck Gouanelle?
193 games by Franck Gouanelle 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.