Prepare against Gerard Delias
France · World #121,933 classical · FIDE ID 698857
When preparing against Gerard Delias, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Gerard Delias, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Delias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Delias 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 | 1,668 | 1,690 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,659 | 1,717 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 5 | 27 | 27.3% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Delias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Delias's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Delias usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Delias usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Delias usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Gerard Delias's chess games
All 44 games by Gerard Delias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A40 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Jean-Michel Mataigne | 2,017 | 10th La Fere Open | B22 |
| Feb 2011 | Romuald Thyes | 1,920 | chT4-FRA 1011 | D06 |
| Jul 2007 | Christophe Nicolas | 1,905 | 6th La Fere Open | A20 |
| Jul 2010 | Robert Jean | 1,815 | La Fere Open | A18 |
| Jul 2010 | Edwige Durot | 1,745 | La Fere Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,773 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,498 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,649 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,647 |
| chT4-FRA 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,077 |
| 5th La Fere Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Delias's chess games?
44 games by Gerard Delias, from Jul 2008 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 Delias has played.
What does Gerard Delias play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gerard Delias opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Delias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard Delias play as White?
As White, Gerard Delias's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Delias play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Delias most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gerard Delias's FIDE rating?
Gerard Delias is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,659 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gerard Delias played?
Our database contains 44 games by Gerard Delias, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Delias?
44 games by Gerard Delias 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.