Prepare against Herve Louche
France · World #75,485 classical · FIDE ID 651109
When preparing against Herve Louche, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Herve Louche, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herve Louche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Louche 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 | 1,803 | 1,866 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,826 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Louche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Louche's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Louche usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Louche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Louche usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Louche usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Louche usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Louche usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Herve Louche's chess games
All 32 games by Herve Louche in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Antoine Cortes | 2,160 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | B31 |
| Jan 2008 | Julien Boursier | 2,106 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C02 |
| Dec 2007 | Karel Donskoi | 2,054 | Montpellier Open | B76 |
| Dec 2007 | Serge Weill | 2,047 | Montpellier Open | C56 |
| Jul 2026 | Roland Weill | 2,044 | 30e Festival International Jean-Claude Loubatière | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
| Montpellier Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 4 | 0 | 1,672 |
| 3rd Montpellier Open La Diagonale | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,835 |
| Montpellier Open 20th | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,139 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,944 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,155 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Louche's chess games?
32 games by Herve Louche, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Louche has played.
What does Herve Louche play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Herve Louche opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Louche answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Herve Louche play as White?
As White, Herve Louche's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Louche play as Black?
As Black, Herve Louche most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Herve Louche's FIDE rating?
Herve Louche is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Herve Louche played?
Our database contains 32 games by Herve Louche, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Louche?
32 games by Herve Louche 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.