Prepare against Francois Guerin
France · World #23,816 classical · FIDE ID 630241
When preparing against Francois Guerin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Francois Guerin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Guerin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Guerin 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 | 2,026 | 2,177 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 23.5% |
| As White | 19 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 5.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Guerin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Guerin's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 22.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Guerin usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Guerin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Guerin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Guerin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Francois Guerin's chess games
All 34 games by Francois Guerin 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Xavier Lebrun | 2,227 | Syre Memorial Open 27th | E97 |
| Dec 2004 | Arnaud Colson | 2,104 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C28 |
| Nov 2004 | Eric Belenfant | 2,012 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D03 |
| Jul 2010 | Bruno Bournique | 1,920 | ch-Paris Open A | B70 |
| Jul 2010 | Pascal Gaulupeau | 1,906 | ch-Paris Open A | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-Paris | 2005 | 8 | 1 | 1,953 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,060 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,131 |
| Syre Memorial Open 27th | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,181 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Issy les Moulineaux tt | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Guerin's chess games?
34 games by Francois Guerin, 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 Francois Guerin has played.
What does Francois Guerin play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Francois Guerin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Guerin answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francois Guerin play as White?
As White, Francois Guerin's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Guerin play as Black?
As Black, Francois Guerin most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Francois Guerin's FIDE rating?
Francois Guerin is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Francois Guerin played?
Our database contains 34 games by Francois Guerin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Guerin?
34 games by Francois Guerin 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.