Prepare against Henri-Jean Lavergne
France · World #78,541 classical · FIDE ID 620220
When preparing against Henri-Jean Lavergne, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (64%).
Our database contains 40 games by Henri-Jean Lavergne, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri-Jean Lavergne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri-Jean Lavergne 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 | 1,794 | 2,033 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,812 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 32.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri-Jean Lavergne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri-Jean Lavergne's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lavergne usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lavergne usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lavergne usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Lavergne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Henri-Jean Lavergne's chess games
All 40 games by Henri-Jean Lavergne 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Stephane Vaillant | 2,135 | 13th Avoine Open | A41 |
| Jan 1996 | Bernard | 2,030 | ch-FRA Open A | C42 |
| Jan 2002 | Tayeb Bouguerra | 2,005 | Saint Affrique Open 10th | A22 |
| Apr 2004 | Jean-Roger Louvrier Saint-Mary | 1,960 | 71st Paris Apsap Open | A25 |
| Jul 2005 | Gilles Dumont | 1,910 | 4th Condom Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| Val Maubuee Open | 1989 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,600 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2,133 |
| Syre Memorial Open 17th | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,645 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,885 |
| Cannes | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,787 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri-Jean Lavergne's chess games?
40 games by Henri-Jean Lavergne, 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 Henri-Jean Lavergne has played.
What does Henri-Jean Lavergne play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Henri-Jean Lavergne opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri-Jean Lavergne answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Henri-Jean Lavergne play as White?
As White, Henri-Jean Lavergne's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri-Jean Lavergne play as Black?
As Black, Henri-Jean Lavergne most often plays: Mikenas Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Henri-Jean Lavergne's FIDE rating?
Henri-Jean Lavergne is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Henri-Jean Lavergne played?
Our database contains 40 games by Henri-Jean Lavergne, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri-Jean Lavergne?
40 games by Henri-Jean Lavergne 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.