Prepare against Gabriel Lesueur
FM · France · World #8,477 classical · FIDE ID 45186359
When preparing against Gabriel Lesueur, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Gabriel Lesueur, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Lesueur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Lesueur 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 | 2,197 | 2,319 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,255 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,298 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 85 | 24 | 114 | 38.1% |
| As White | 113 | 56 | 11 | 46 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 29 | 13 | 68 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Lesueur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Lesueur's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 41.1% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 28.6% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 21.4% | 47.9% |
| a3 | 7 | 6.3% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lesueur usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 51.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.6% | 22.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 85.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Gabriel Lesueur's chess games
All 223 games by Gabriel Lesueur in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 85 wins, 24 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,546 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Raja Panjwani | 2,468 | 40th Cappelle Open | B34 |
| Sep 2024 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,461 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B07 |
| Jul 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 122 | 53 | 2,137 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 21 | 11 | 1,998 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,824 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,834 |
| Cambrai | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,216 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,036 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Lesueur's chess games?
223 games by Gabriel Lesueur, from Mar 2018 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 Lesueur has played.
What does Gabriel Lesueur play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Gabriel Lesueur opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Lesueur answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Lesueur play as White?
As White, Gabriel Lesueur's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Lesueur play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Lesueur most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Gabriel Lesueur's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Lesueur is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Gabriel Lesueur played?
Our database contains 223 games by Gabriel Lesueur, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 24 draws, 114 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Lesueur?
223 games by Gabriel Lesueur 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.