Prepare against Gael Lejeune
France · World #40,611 classical · FIDE ID 640972
Our database contains 42 games by Gael Lejeune, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gael Lejeune's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gael Lejeune 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 | 1,932 | 2,122 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 2,076 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,985 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gael Lejeune's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gael Lejeune's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lejeune usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lejeune usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lejeune usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Lejeune usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Gael Lejeune's chess games
All 42 games by Gael Lejeune in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Edmond Stawiarski | 2,207 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A47 |
| May 2006 | Gilles-Noel Stoven | 2,155 | Neuilly Ernst Young Trophy | B07 |
| Jul 2003 | Vincent Bodenez | 2,133 | Agneaux St Lo Open | D48 |
| Mar 2004 | Philippe Sion | 2,110 | chT2-FRA 0304 | D11 |
| Jul 2005 | Fabrice Chaplain | 2,091 | Agneaux St Lo Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-E | 2021 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,057 |
| Neuilly Ernst Young Trophy | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Torcy Open B | 1991 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,765 |
| Toulouse Open | 1990 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 09th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gael Lejeune's chess games?
42 games by Gael Lejeune, from Jul 2004 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 Gael Lejeune has played.
What does Gael Lejeune play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gael Lejeune opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gael Lejeune answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Gael Lejeune play as White?
As White, Gael Lejeune's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gael Lejeune play as Black?
As Black, Gael Lejeune most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gael Lejeune's FIDE rating?
Gael Lejeune is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Gael Lejeune played?
Our database contains 42 games by Gael Lejeune, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gael Lejeune?
42 games by Gael Lejeune 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.