Prepare against Gaelle Lamotte
France · World #61,586 classical · FIDE ID 639419
When preparing against Gaelle Lamotte, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Gaelle Lamotte, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaelle Lamotte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaelle Lamotte 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 | 1,850 | 1,956 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,914 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,857 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaelle Lamotte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaelle Lamotte's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lamotte usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lamotte usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lamotte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Gaelle Lamotte's chess games
All 36 games by Gaelle Lamotte in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Virginie Mora | 2,165 | chT-FRA | B25 |
| May 2008 | Rebecca Klipper | 2,061 | chT-FRA Top 12 w | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Isabelle Abello | 1,970 | chT1-FRA 1011 | C16 |
| May 2008 | Sylvie Genzling | 1,955 | chT-FRA Top 12 w | E21 |
| Feb 2009 | Lea Cechetto | 1,734 | chT1A-FRA 0809 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 1,796 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,729 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 |
| ch-FRA Rapid w | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,827 |
| Dijon tt | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaelle Lamotte's chess games?
36 games by Gaelle Lamotte, from Oct 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 Gaelle Lamotte has played.
What does Gaelle Lamotte play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gaelle Lamotte opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaelle Lamotte answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gaelle Lamotte play as White?
As White, Gaelle Lamotte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaelle Lamotte play as Black?
As Black, Gaelle Lamotte most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gaelle Lamotte's FIDE rating?
Gaelle Lamotte is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gaelle Lamotte played?
Our database contains 36 games by Gaelle Lamotte, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaelle Lamotte?
36 games by Gaelle Lamotte 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.