Prepare against Gerard Battaglia
France · World #103,747 classical · FIDE ID 638773
When preparing against Gerard Battaglia, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 57 games by Gerard Battaglia, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Battaglia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Battaglia 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 | 1,718 | 1,920 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 11 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Battaglia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Battaglia's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Battaglia usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Battaglia usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Battaglia usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Battaglia usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Gerard Battaglia's chess games
All 57 games by Gerard Battaglia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Eric Estevez | 1,980 | ch-Vitrolles 13th | C12 |
| Mar 2005 | Jean-Pierre Girard | 1,955 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | E12 |
| Mar 2013 | Jose Anton | 1,890 | ch-Vitrolles 13th | C02 |
| Jan 1995 | Frederic Lemiere | 1,880 | ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9596 | E76 |
| Apr 2005 | Laurent Pierrugues | 1,880 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,655 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 6 | 1,912 |
| Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-Vitrolles 13th | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,792 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 1,762 |
| Vitrolles 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| 8e festival d'Allauch | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Battaglia's chess games?
57 games by Gerard Battaglia, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Battaglia has played.
What does Gerard Battaglia play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gerard Battaglia opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Battaglia answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gerard Battaglia play as White?
As White, Gerard Battaglia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Battaglia play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Battaglia most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Gerard Battaglia's FIDE rating?
Gerard Battaglia is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gerard Battaglia played?
Our database contains 57 games by Gerard Battaglia, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Battaglia?
57 games by Gerard Battaglia 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.