Prepare against Francois Larcheveque
France · World #37,788 classical · FIDE ID 626171
Our database contains 81 games by Francois Larcheveque, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Larcheveque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Larcheveque 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 | 1,945 | 2,138 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,999 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,948 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 24 | 21 | 36 | 29.6% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Larcheveque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Larcheveque's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 70.3% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 27.0% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Larcheveque usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
Francois Larcheveque's chess games
All 81 games by Francois Larcheveque in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Federico Madiai | 2,190 | Omegna Open | A50 |
| Feb 2004 | Eric Girard | 2,145 | 70th Paris Apsap Open | A90 |
| Feb 2004 | Christian Chatelier | 2,145 | chT2-FRA 0304 | C06 |
| Dec 2003 | Paloan Decroix | 2,121 | Paris Apsap Open 69th | A27 |
| May 2003 | Daniel Claude | 1,940 | ch-Ligue | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,872 |
| ch-Ligue | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,031 |
| Dieppe Open A 8th | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 |
| 70th Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Larcheveque's chess games?
81 games by Francois Larcheveque, from Jul 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 Larcheveque has played.
What does Francois Larcheveque play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Francois Larcheveque opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Larcheveque answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Francois Larcheveque play as White?
As White, Francois Larcheveque's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Larcheveque play as Black?
As Black, Francois Larcheveque most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Francois Larcheveque's FIDE rating?
Francois Larcheveque is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Francois Larcheveque played?
Our database contains 81 games by Francois Larcheveque, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Larcheveque?
81 games by Francois Larcheveque 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.