Prepare against Gustave Dumas
France · World #20,444 classical · FIDE ID 651086468
When preparing against Gustave Dumas, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Gustave Dumas, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustave Dumas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustave Dumas 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 | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 35.9% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustave Dumas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustave Dumas's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dumas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dumas usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Dumas usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Dumas usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dumas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dumas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Gustave Dumas's chess games
All 39 games by Gustave Dumas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Sandy Deswarte | 1,716 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B01 |
| May 2020 | Frederic Bosc | 1,365 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E46 |
| May 2020 | Martin Tempier | 1,357 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B01 |
| Jan 2022 | Manua Rosamel | 1,052 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 1,401 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,756 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,639 |
| 23rd Nancy Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,182 |
| 24th Nancy Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustave Dumas's chess games?
39 games by Gustave Dumas, from Aug 2021 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 Gustave Dumas has played.
What does Gustave Dumas play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gustave Dumas opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustave Dumas answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gustave Dumas play as White?
As White, Gustave Dumas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustave Dumas play as Black?
As Black, Gustave Dumas most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gustave Dumas's FIDE rating?
Gustave Dumas is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gustave Dumas played?
Our database contains 39 games by Gustave Dumas, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustave Dumas?
39 games by Gustave Dumas 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.