Prepare against Francois Gallice
France · World #146,496 classical · FIDE ID 647853
When preparing against Francois Gallice, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 34 games by Francois Gallice, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Gallice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Gallice 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 | 1,603 | 1,912 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,801 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,546 | 1,693 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Gallice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Gallice's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gallice usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gallice usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Gallice usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Francois Gallice's chess games
All 34 games by Francois Gallice in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Robert Lambert | 1,811 | 3rd Ambes Open | B75 |
| Apr 2009 | Pierre Guenin | 1,773 | 2nd Ambes Open | A13 |
| Apr 2009 | Lionel Sabatier | 1,757 | 2nd Ambes Open | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Florent Castellani | 1,726 | 2nd Ambes Open | B75 |
| Apr 2010 | Albain Chansavang | 1,652 | 3rd Ambes Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ambes Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,651 |
| 2nd Ambes Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
| 3rd Ambes Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| Bordeaux Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,335 |
| chT-FRA III 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,350 |
| 12th Creon Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,623 |
| chT2-FRA | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,680 |
| 8th Creon Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Gallice's chess games?
34 games by Francois Gallice, from Jul 2005 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 Francois Gallice has played.
What does Francois Gallice play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Francois Gallice opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Gallice answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Francois Gallice play as White?
As White, Francois Gallice's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Gallice play as Black?
As Black, Francois Gallice most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Francois Gallice's FIDE rating?
Francois Gallice is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,546 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Francois Gallice played?
Our database contains 34 games by Francois Gallice, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Gallice?
34 games by Francois Gallice 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.