Prepare against Gerard Bancel
France · World #15,003 classical · FIDE ID 603260
Our database contains 51 games by Gerard Bancel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Bancel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Bancel 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 | 2,105 | 2,150 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,140 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 39.2% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Bancel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Bancel's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 44.4% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 11 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bancel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bancel usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Bancel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 41% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Bancel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bancel usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bancel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Gerard Bancel's chess games
All 51 games by Gerard Bancel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Stephen Boyd | 2,333 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | B06 |
| Jan 1994 | Emmanuel Prevot | 2,255 | France Open | B00 |
| Nov 2007 | Jean-Philippe Gentilleau | 2,181 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A11 |
| Mar 2003 | Christophe Heurtebize | 2,153 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | E62 |
| Jun 2000 | Rado Tavcar | 2,129 | chT-EU Railways USIC | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,081 |
| Budapest Open | 1991 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,945 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,319 |
| 14th Creon Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,032 |
| France Open | 1994 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,430 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Bancel's chess games?
51 games by Gerard Bancel, from Apr 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 Gerard Bancel has played.
What does Gerard Bancel play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gerard Bancel opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.g3 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Bancel answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (50% of games).
What openings does Gerard Bancel play as White?
As White, Gerard Bancel's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Bancel play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Bancel most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gerard Bancel's FIDE rating?
Gerard Bancel is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Gerard Bancel played?
Our database contains 51 games by Gerard Bancel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Bancel?
51 games by Gerard Bancel 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.