Prepare against Herve Lefebvre
FM · France · World #8,603 classical · FIDE ID 607363
Our database contains 187 games by Herve Lefebvre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Lefebvre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Lefebvre 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 | 2,193 | 2,308 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,292 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 50 | 68 | 69 | 26.7% |
| As White | 87 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 100 | 22 | 36 | 42 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Lefebvre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Lefebvre's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 74.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Lefebvre usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 74.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 67.6% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 24.3% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Herve Lefebvre's chess games
All 187 games by Herve Lefebvre 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: 50 wins, 68 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Sebastien Maze | 2,579 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B48 |
| Aug 2010 | Keith C Arkell | 2,465 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Masters-B | E63 |
| Mar 2009 | Bruno Carlier | 2,403 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | B06 |
| May 2003 | Gaetan Sarthou | 2,375 | chT-FRA Poule Haute | D47 |
| Feb 2006 | Olivier Simon | 2,330 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,257 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,253 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,285 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 2,211 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,253 |
| 1st Pays de Bray | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Lefebvre's chess games?
187 games by Herve Lefebvre, 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 Herve Lefebvre has played.
What does Herve Lefebvre play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Herve Lefebvre opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Lefebvre answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Herve Lefebvre play as White?
As White, Herve Lefebvre's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Lefebvre play as Black?
As Black, Herve Lefebvre most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Herve Lefebvre's FIDE rating?
Herve Lefebvre is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Herve Lefebvre played?
Our database contains 187 games by Herve Lefebvre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 68 draws, 69 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Lefebvre?
187 games by Herve Lefebvre 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.