Prepare against Gilles Daubenfeld
Luxembourg · World #11,871 classical · FIDE ID 4000641
Our database contains 163 games by Gilles Daubenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilles Daubenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilles Daubenfeld 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 | 2,143 | 2,212 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,182 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,147 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 53 | 50 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 72 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilles Daubenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilles Daubenfeld's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 93.1% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Daubenfeld usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Daubenfeld usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Daubenfeld usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Daubenfeld usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Gilles Daubenfeld's chess games
All 163 games by Gilles Daubenfeld 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: 53 wins, 50 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Anna Wagener | 2,292 | 1st Kaupthing Open A | B35 |
| May 2004 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,244 | 1st Andbanc Quad | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Marc Mertens | 2,217 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | B96 |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander Gasthofer | 2,196 | Wch U14 | A05 |
| Nov 2014 | Hubert Mossong | 2,159 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 1,844 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Wch U10 | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| 1st Kaupthing Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,273 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,633 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilles Daubenfeld's chess games?
163 games by Gilles Daubenfeld, 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 Daubenfeld has played.
What does Gilles Daubenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Gilles Daubenfeld opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilles Daubenfeld answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gilles Daubenfeld play as White?
As White, Gilles Daubenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilles Daubenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Gilles Daubenfeld most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Gilles Daubenfeld's FIDE rating?
Gilles Daubenfeld is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Gilles Daubenfeld played?
Our database contains 163 games by Gilles Daubenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 50 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilles Daubenfeld?
163 games by Gilles Daubenfeld 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.