Prepare against Guillaume Garde
FM · France · World #8,308 classical · FIDE ID 45138273
When preparing against Guillaume Garde, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Guillaume Garde, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Garde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Garde 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 | 2,200 | 2,287 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,285 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,192 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 71 | 20 | 117 | 34.1% |
| As White | 101 | 36 | 11 | 54 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 35 | 9 | 63 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Garde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Garde's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 72.7% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 26 | 26.3% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garde usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garde usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Garde usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Garde usually continues Nc3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Garde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Garde usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 71.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 97.4% | 23.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Guillaume Garde's chess games
All 208 games by Guillaume Garde in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 20 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Aldiyar Ansat | 2,469 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | David Akhmedov | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| Jun 2026 | Robert-Gabriel Sava | 2,329 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,328 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Semen Grebeniuk | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 150 | 61 | 2,121 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,828 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,623 |
| ch-FRA U12/16 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,915 |
| 30th Saint Affrique Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,992 |
| 33rd EY Open U16 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Garde's chess games?
208 games by Guillaume Garde, from Dec 2016 to Aug 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 Guillaume Garde has played.
What does Guillaume Garde play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Guillaume Garde opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Garde answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Garde play as White?
As White, Guillaume Garde's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Garde play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Garde most often plays: Queen's Gambit (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Guillaume Garde's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Garde is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Guillaume Garde played?
Our database contains 208 games by Guillaume Garde, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 20 draws, 117 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Garde?
208 games by Guillaume Garde 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.