Prepare against Geoffrey Lhost
Belgium · World #38,849 classical · FIDE ID 205664
Our database contains 38 games by Geoffrey Lhost, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey Lhost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey Lhost 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 | 1,940 | 2,168 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 26.3% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey Lhost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey Lhost's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lhost usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lhost usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lhost usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lhost usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Geoffrey Lhost's chess games
All 38 games by Geoffrey Lhost in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Luc Henris | 2,310 | BEL ch-FEFB | A84 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephane Faure | 2,110 | Bethune Open | E60 |
| Jun 2003 | Philippe Lombart | 2,072 | BEL ch-FEFB | D44 |
| Jul 2005 | Eric Lui | 2,033 | Bethune Open | A68 |
| May 2003 | Eric Porteman | 1,939 | BEL ch-FEFB | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,937 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,854 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 0 | 1,696 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 1,906 |
| Charleroi TIPC Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,928 |
| 23rd Bethune Open A | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,129 |
| 10th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey Lhost's chess games?
38 games by Geoffrey Lhost, from Jan 2005 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 Geoffrey Lhost has played.
What does Geoffrey Lhost play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Geoffrey Lhost opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey Lhost answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey Lhost play as White?
As White, Geoffrey Lhost's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey Lhost play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey Lhost most often plays: Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Geoffrey Lhost's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey Lhost is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Geoffrey Lhost played?
Our database contains 38 games by Geoffrey Lhost, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey Lhost?
38 games by Geoffrey Lhost 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.