Prepare against Gilles Riazuelo
France · World #27,781 classical · FIDE ID 607053
When preparing against Gilles Riazuelo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 147 games by Gilles Riazuelo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilles Riazuelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilles Riazuelo 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 | 1,999 | 2,141 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,009 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,006 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 51 | 43 | 53 | 34.7% |
| As White | 78 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilles Riazuelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilles Riazuelo's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Riazuelo usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Riazuelo usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Riazuelo usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Gilles Riazuelo's chess games
All 147 games by Gilles Riazuelo 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: 51 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Emmanuel Daillet | 2,285 | Paris Open | B07 |
| Oct 2002 | Sandor Bartha | 2,210 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B24 |
| Jan 1993 | Alain Viot | 2,190 | Paris Apsap Eval Open | E66 |
| Jan 1993 | Jose Seknadje-Askenazi | 2,185 | Paris Apsap Eval Open | C18 |
| Apr 2004 | Harris Hauroo | 2,171 | 71st Paris Apsap Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,175 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,136 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| 07th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilles Riazuelo's chess games?
147 games by Gilles Riazuelo, 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 Riazuelo has played.
What does Gilles Riazuelo play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Gilles Riazuelo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilles Riazuelo answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gilles Riazuelo play as White?
As White, Gilles Riazuelo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilles Riazuelo play as Black?
As Black, Gilles Riazuelo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Gilles Riazuelo's FIDE rating?
Gilles Riazuelo is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gilles Riazuelo played?
Our database contains 147 games by Gilles Riazuelo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilles Riazuelo?
147 games by Gilles Riazuelo 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.