Prepare against Guillaume Lamard
GM · France · World #701 classical · FIDE ID 600261
When preparing against Guillaume Lamard, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 795 games by Guillaume Lamard, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Lamard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Lamard 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 | 2,483 | 2,529 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,450 | 2,476 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,413 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 795 | 378 | 212 | 205 | 47.5% |
| As White | 403 | 209 | 102 | 92 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 392 | 169 | 110 | 113 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Lamard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Lamard's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 51.6% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 89 | 22.1% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 15.1% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 38 | 9.4% | 65.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lamard usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lamard usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lamard usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lamard usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lamard usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lamard usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 44.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 58 | 28.2% | 53.4% |
| c6 | 45 | 21.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 73.3% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 28 | 24.1% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Guillaume Lamard's chess games
All 795 games by Guillaume Lamard in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Sep 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: 378 wins, 212 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 51 | 26/15/10 | 51.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 17/6/7 | 56.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,655 | TCh-ESP Div 1 2026 | E04 |
| Jun 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,616 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jun 2024 | Loek Van Wely | 2,607 | FRA-chT Top 16 Haute | B84 |
| Mar 2024 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,578 | 40th Cappelle Open | C83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 166 | 89.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2009 | 27 | 20 | 1,885 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,085 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2011 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-FRA U20 0405 | 2004 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,431 |
| ch-Francophone rapid | 2014 | 13 | 9 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Lamard's chess games?
795 games by Guillaume Lamard, from Jan 2007 to Sep 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 Lamard has played.
What does Guillaume Lamard play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Guillaume Lamard opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Lamard answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Lamard play as White?
As White, Guillaume Lamard's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (51 games, 51.0% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Lamard play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Lamard most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Guillaume Lamard's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Lamard is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,450 in rapid and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Guillaume Lamard played?
Our database contains 795 games by Guillaume Lamard, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 212 draws, 205 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Lamard?
795 games by Guillaume Lamard 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.