Prepare against Gabriel Flom
GM · France · World #1,023 classical · FIDE ID 621650
When preparing against Gabriel Flom, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.4% over 62 games.
Our database contains 1,431 games by Gabriel Flom, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Flom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Flom 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 | 2,449 | 2,515 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,455 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,491 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,431 | 668 | 403 | 360 | 46.7% |
| As White | 719 | 377 | 197 | 145 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 712 | 291 | 206 | 215 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Flom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Flom's side.
First moves as White (719 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 608 | 84.6% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 83 | 11.5% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 1.9% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Flom usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Flom usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Flom usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Flom usually continues c3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Flom usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Flom usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 142 | 40.3% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 95 | 27.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 61 | 17.3% | 63.1% |
| d6 | 38 | 10.8% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 72.6% | 49.7% |
| d5 | 42 | 18.8% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.6% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Gabriel Flom's chess games
All 1,431 games by Gabriel Flom in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 668 wins, 403 draws, 360 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 67 | 29/24/14 | 43.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 60 | 30/16/14 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 55 | 25/19/11 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 28/6/10 | 63.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 42 | 27/4/11 | 64.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 23/11/3 | 62.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 16/5/2 | 69.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 16/5/1 | 72.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 17/21/24 | 27.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 26/15/13 | 48.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 20/8/16 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 39 | 13/18/8 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 13/12/3 | 46.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Nigel D Short | 2,707 | 16th Corsica Masters Open | A40 |
| Oct 2011 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,696 | 15th Corsica Masters rap | A61 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,671 | Maccabiah GM A | D51 |
| May 2011 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,654 | FRA-chT Top 12 | E20 |
| Jul 2017 | Ilia Smirin | 2,644 | Maccabiah GM A | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 58 | 28.5 | 2,483 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 52 | 22 | 2,391 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,420 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 20 | 10 | 2,439 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,415 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2,402 |
| Boudiba Memorial | 2020 | 15 | 12 | 2,585 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,540 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Semen I. Dvoirys (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Flom's chess games?
1,431 games by Gabriel Flom, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Gabriel Flom has played.
What does Gabriel Flom play on the first move as White?
Across 719 games with White in our database, Gabriel Flom opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Flom answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Flom play as White?
As White, Gabriel Flom's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (67 games, 43.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 719 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Flom play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Flom most often plays: Benoni Defense (62 games, 27.4% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (44 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 712 games.
What is Gabriel Flom's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Flom is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Gabriel Flom played?
Our database contains 1,431 games by Gabriel Flom, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 668 wins, 403 draws, 360 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Flom?
1,431 games by Gabriel Flom 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.