Prepare against Gervais Foussard
France · World #64,159 classical · FIDE ID 657204
When preparing against Gervais Foussard, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 58 games by Gervais Foussard, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gervais Foussard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gervais Foussard 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 | 1,841 | 1,955 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,890 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 20.7% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gervais Foussard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gervais Foussard's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 32.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 32.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Foussard usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Foussard usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Foussard usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Foussard usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Gervais Foussard's chess games
All 58 games by Gervais Foussard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Kent Vanman | 2,165 | 8th Rohde Open | A30 |
| Nov 2006 | Guillaume Lestrelin | 2,160 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | B35 |
| Jul 2010 | Anna Lukasiewicz | 2,097 | 25th Avoine Open | B22 |
| Jan 2010 | Eric Murie | 2,092 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,081 | 24th Avoine Open | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,093 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,974 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,891 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gervais Foussard's chess games?
58 games by Gervais Foussard, from Apr 2007 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 Gervais Foussard has played.
What does Gervais Foussard play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gervais Foussard opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gervais Foussard answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Gervais Foussard play as White?
As White, Gervais Foussard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gervais Foussard play as Black?
As Black, Gervais Foussard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gervais Foussard's FIDE rating?
Gervais Foussard is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Gervais Foussard played?
Our database contains 58 games by Gervais Foussard, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gervais Foussard?
58 games by Gervais Foussard 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.