Prepare against Gerard Montavon
CHE · World #26,870 classical · FIDE ID 1308076
Our database contains 191 games by Gerard Montavon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Montavon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Montavon 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 | 2,005 | 2,139 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 83 | 13 | 95 | 43.5% |
| As White | 89 | 44 | 4 | 41 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 39 | 9 | 54 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Montavon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Montavon's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 95.5% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Montavon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Montavon usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Montavon usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Montavon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Montavon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 97.4% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 53.1% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
Gerard Montavon's chess games
All 191 games by Gerard Montavon 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: 83 wins, 13 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Elena Sedina | 2,394 | Lugano Open | C47 |
| Jan 2001 | Andreas Huss | 2,352 | 17th Geneve Open | C02 |
| Jan 1997 | Jean-Christophe Olivier | 2,305 | Geneve Open | C89 |
| Oct 2003 | Ali Habibi | 2,264 | Lugano Open | B23 |
| Oct 1999 | Bjarte Leer Salvesen | 2,261 | 5th Wichern Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 23 | 8 | 2,074 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 13 | 9 | 2,114 |
| Geneve Open | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Montavon's chess games?
191 games by Gerard Montavon, 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 Montavon has played.
What does Gerard Montavon play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Gerard Montavon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Montavon answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Gerard Montavon play as White?
As White, Gerard Montavon's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Montavon play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Montavon most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Gerard Montavon's FIDE rating?
Gerard Montavon is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gerard Montavon played?
Our database contains 191 games by Gerard Montavon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 13 draws, 95 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Montavon?
191 games by Gerard Montavon 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.