Prepare against Guy Fayolle
France · World #130,564 classical · FIDE ID 618721
When preparing against Guy Fayolle, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 361 games by Guy Fayolle, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guy Fayolle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Fayolle 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 | 1,645 | 1,970 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 162 | 60 | 139 | 44.9% |
| As White | 176 | 81 | 27 | 68 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 185 | 81 | 33 | 71 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Fayolle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Fayolle's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 98.9% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Fayolle usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Fayolle usually continues d4 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fayolle usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fayolle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fayolle usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 89.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Guy Fayolle's chess games
All 361 games by Guy Fayolle in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 162 wins, 60 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jean Louis Gidel | 2,152 | 73rd Paris Apsap Open | C45 |
| Oct 2002 | Nicolas Hogrel | 2,090 | 1st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | A48 |
| Oct 2006 | Jonathan Etrog | 2,078 | 5th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C45 |
| Dec 2009 | Pierre Vallobra | 2,050 | Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open 12th | C05 |
| Nov 2007 | David Blot | 2,033 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 27 | 15 | 1,803 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 16 | 9 | 1,884 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 15 | 7 | 2,250 |
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,435 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 17th | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Fayolle's chess games?
361 games by Guy Fayolle, from Oct 2004 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 Guy Fayolle has played.
What does Guy Fayolle play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Guy Fayolle opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Fayolle answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guy Fayolle play as White?
As White, Guy Fayolle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Fayolle play as Black?
As Black, Guy Fayolle most often plays: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Guy Fayolle's FIDE rating?
Guy Fayolle is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Guy Fayolle played?
Our database contains 361 games by Guy Fayolle, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 60 draws, 139 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Fayolle?
361 games by Guy Fayolle 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.