Prepare against Gilles Boullier
France · World #113,267 classical · FIDE ID 682187
When preparing against Gilles Boullier, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Gilles Boullier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilles Boullier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilles Boullier 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 | 1,692 | 1,966 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,816 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,728 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilles Boullier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilles Boullier's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Boullier usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Boullier usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Boullier usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Boullier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Gilles Boullier's chess games
All 50 games by Gilles Boullier 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Alain Kirsch | 2,019 | 4th Saint Quentin Open | D06 |
| Jan 1999 | Guy Fayolle | 2,015 | Saint Quentin Open B | B01 |
| Apr 2001 | Carlos Ferreira | 1,610 | 4th Saint Quentin Open | B47 |
| Apr 2001 | Eric Le Scraigne | 1,590 | 4th Saint Quentin Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,115 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,786 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,219 |
| Paris Open B | 1998 | 4 | 1 | – |
| RSA Open | 1995 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-FRA Open A | 1994 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilles Boullier's chess games?
50 games by Gilles Boullier, 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 Gilles Boullier has played.
What does Gilles Boullier play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gilles Boullier opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilles Boullier answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gilles Boullier play as White?
As White, Gilles Boullier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilles Boullier play as Black?
As Black, Gilles Boullier most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gilles Boullier's FIDE rating?
Gilles Boullier is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gilles Boullier played?
Our database contains 50 games by Gilles Boullier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilles Boullier?
50 games by Gilles Boullier 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.