Prepare against Gildas Goldsztejn
IM · France · World #1,582 classical · FIDE ID 612375
When preparing against Gildas Goldsztejn, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Gildas Goldsztejn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gildas Goldsztejn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gildas Goldsztejn 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 | 2,405 | 2,435 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,375 | 2,402 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 128 | 69 | 86 | 45.2% |
| As White | 145 | 68 | 35 | 42 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 60 | 34 | 44 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gildas Goldsztejn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gildas Goldsztejn's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 44.8% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 47 | 32.4% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 21.4% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Goldsztejn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 55.7% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 24.3% | 67.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 55.8% | 64.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 32.6% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Gildas Goldsztejn's chess games
All 283 games by Gildas Goldsztejn 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: 128 wins, 69 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Baadur Jobava | 2,596 | FRA Cup | D16 |
| Jan 2014 | Namig Guliyev | 2,564 | ch-FRA blitz | B97 |
| Aug 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | D27 |
| Jul 2007 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,536 | 6th La Fere Open | C57 |
| Jan 2011 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,535 | ch-Paris Blitz | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,363 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 1,992 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,322 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 14 | 10 | 2,189 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,387 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Trophee Dalkia | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gildas Goldsztejn's chess games?
283 games by Gildas Goldsztejn, 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 Gildas Goldsztejn has played.
What does Gildas Goldsztejn play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Gildas Goldsztejn opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gildas Goldsztejn answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gildas Goldsztejn play as White?
As White, Gildas Goldsztejn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gildas Goldsztejn play as Black?
As Black, Gildas Goldsztejn most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Gildas Goldsztejn's FIDE rating?
Gildas Goldsztejn is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,375 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Gildas Goldsztejn played?
Our database contains 283 games by Gildas Goldsztejn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 69 draws, 86 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gildas Goldsztejn?
283 games by Gildas Goldsztejn 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.