Prepare against Gael Arcelin
FM · France · World #5,077 classical · FIDE ID 45185786
When preparing against Gael Arcelin, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Gael Arcelin, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gael Arcelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gael Arcelin 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 | 2,272 | 2,312 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,258 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,172 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 41 | 11 | 65 | 35.0% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 4 | 38 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 7 | 27 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gael Arcelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gael Arcelin's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 71.7% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 23.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Arcelin usually continues Nc3 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Arcelin usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Arcelin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Arcelin usually continues c4 (7.1% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Arcelin usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 57.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 30.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Gael Arcelin's chess games
All 117 games by Gael Arcelin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 41 wins, 11 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,431 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B15 |
| Jan 2022 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,390 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,342 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | C42 |
| Apr 2022 | Adrien Nottola | 2,308 | ch-FRA U18 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 26 | 10 | 2,140 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,077 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,960 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,936 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd Pays de Bray IM 2023 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gael Arcelin's chess games?
117 games by Gael Arcelin, from Jan 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 Gael Arcelin has played.
What does Gael Arcelin play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Gael Arcelin opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gael Arcelin answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gael Arcelin play as White?
As White, Gael Arcelin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gael Arcelin play as Black?
As Black, Gael Arcelin most often plays: English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Gael Arcelin's FIDE rating?
Gael Arcelin is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (May 2026).
How many games has Gael Arcelin played?
Our database contains 117 games by Gael Arcelin, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 11 draws, 65 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gael Arcelin?
117 games by Gael Arcelin 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.