Prepare against Herve Le Loarer
France · World #119,364 classical · FIDE ID 612154
When preparing against Herve Le Loarer, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Herve Le Loarer, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Le Loarer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Le Loarer 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 | 1,675 | 1,765 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,727 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 34.1% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Le Loarer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Le Loarer's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Loarer usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Loarer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Loarer usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Loarer usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Herve Le Loarer's chess games
All 41 games by Herve Le Loarer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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, 1 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Claude Le Carre | 1,890 | chT3-FRA 0405 | A85 |
| Nov 2007 | Meddy Beaugeard | 1,887 | 7th Rohde Open | B95 |
| Dec 2003 | Alexandre Lavanant | 1,780 | chT4-FRA 0304 | A03 |
| Apr 2005 | Yannick Nohaic | 1,750 | chT3-FRA 0405 | D43 |
| Nov 2000 | Gilbert Jambou | 1,710 | chT4-FRA 0001 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 1,901 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 1,640 |
| Gorges Open 28th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,607 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2003 | 3 | 3 | 2,180 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,596 |
| 2nd Plancoet Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,603 |
| 3rd Plancoet Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,134 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Le Loarer's chess games?
41 games by Herve Le Loarer, from Apr 2008 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 Le Loarer has played.
What does Herve Le Loarer play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Herve Le Loarer opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Le Loarer answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Herve Le Loarer play as White?
As White, Herve Le Loarer's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Le Loarer play as Black?
As Black, Herve Le Loarer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Herve Le Loarer's FIDE rating?
Herve Le Loarer is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Herve Le Loarer played?
Our database contains 41 games by Herve Le Loarer, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 26 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Le Loarer?
41 games by Herve Le Loarer 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.