Prepare against Gerard Joyeux
France · World #132,650 classical · FIDE ID 26005700
When preparing against Gerard Joyeux, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 94 games by Gerard Joyeux, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Joyeux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Joyeux 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 | 1,640 | 1,711 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,626 | 1,670 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 37 | 20 | 37 | 39.4% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 91.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Joyeux usually continues Nc3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Joyeux usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Joyeux usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Joyeux usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Joyeux usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
Gerard Joyeux's chess games
All 94 games by Gerard Joyeux in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Karl Messinger | 1,870 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A45 |
| Oct 2015 | Dinah M Norman | 1,839 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | A46 |
| Oct 2015 | Colin Goman | 1,804 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | A47 |
| Jul 2010 | Francois Balducchi | 1,721 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B30 |
| Jul 2011 | Romain Grange | 1,721 | 11th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet Open B | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,557 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,679 |
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,575 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,428 |
| ch-Ille et Vilaine 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Joyeux's chess games?
94 games by Gerard Joyeux, from Jan 2010 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 Joyeux has played.
What does Gerard Joyeux play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Gerard Joyeux opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Joyeux answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Gerard Joyeux play as White?
As White, Gerard Joyeux's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Joyeux play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Joyeux most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Gerard Joyeux's FIDE rating?
Gerard Joyeux is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,626 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Gerard Joyeux played?
Our database contains 94 games by Gerard Joyeux, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Joyeux?
94 games by Gerard Joyeux 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.