Prepare against Denis Gauthier
Canada · World #93,729 classical · FIDE ID 2616076
Our database contains 523 games by Denis Gauthier, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Gauthier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Gauthier 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 | 1,747 | 1,919 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 184 | 99 | 240 | 35.2% |
| As White | 266 | 108 | 49 | 109 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 257 | 76 | 50 | 131 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Gauthier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Gauthier's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 257 | 96.6% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 65.6% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 13.9% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.8% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
Denis Gauthier's chess games
All 523 games by Denis Gauthier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Aug 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: 184 wins, 99 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/4/16 | 35.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/6/18 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Alexandre Levkovsky | 2,289 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | B12 |
| May 2014 | Daniel Abrahams | 2,247 | Montreal McGill Open | B48 |
| Nov 2002 | Steve Bolduc | 2,212 | Montreal Souvenir | D88 |
| Nov 2015 | Marius Nicula | 2,203 | Montreal Varennes Open | A13 |
| Oct 2014 | Hong Rui Zhu | 2,193 | ch-Quebec Amateur | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laval Open | 2024 | 31 | 11.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2018 | 26 | 16 | 1,846 |
| Montreal Open | 2016 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,898 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2015 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,067 |
| Quebec Open | 2012 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,750 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2012 | 15 | 6 | 1,948 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2016 | 15 | 5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Quebec Senior | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,874 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Gauthier's chess games?
523 games by Denis Gauthier, from Oct 2012 to Aug 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 Denis Gauthier has played.
What does Denis Gauthier play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Denis Gauthier opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Gauthier answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Denis Gauthier play as White?
As White, Denis Gauthier's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Gauthier play as Black?
As Black, Denis Gauthier most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Denis Gauthier's FIDE rating?
Denis Gauthier is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (May 2014).
How many games has Denis Gauthier played?
Our database contains 523 games by Denis Gauthier, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 99 draws, 240 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Gauthier?
523 games by Denis Gauthier 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.