Prepare against Herve Lanois
CHE · World #61,624 classical · FIDE ID 1354132
When preparing against Herve Lanois, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 43 games by Herve Lanois, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Lanois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Lanois 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 | 1,850 | 1,856 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,848 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Lanois's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Lanois's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Lanois usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Lanois usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lanois usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
Herve Lanois's chess games
All 43 games by Herve Lanois in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Thierry Bonferroni | 1,896 | 8th Adelboden Open | E21 |
| Apr 2024 | Alessandro Camagna | 1,859 | Serpiano Open | E92 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Schmitz Buchholz | 1,687 | Schaffhausen Open | C02 |
| Dec 2022 | Rene Weber | 1,634 | 8th Adelboden Open | D37 |
| Apr 2023 | Daniel Sauter | 1,508 | 14th Stein am Rhien Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| Davos Ski Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,597 |
| Serpiano Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 14th Stein am Rhien Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,570 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,887 |
| Adelboden Swiss Alpine Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,683 |
| 8th Locarno Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,561 |
| Locarno Swiss Lake Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Lanois's chess games?
43 games by Herve Lanois, from Jan 2023 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 Herve Lanois has played.
What does Herve Lanois play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Herve Lanois opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Lanois answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Herve Lanois play as White?
As White, Herve Lanois's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Lanois play as Black?
As Black, Herve Lanois most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Herve Lanois's FIDE rating?
Herve Lanois is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Herve Lanois played?
Our database contains 43 games by Herve Lanois, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Lanois?
43 games by Herve Lanois 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.