Prepare against Hugo Guillemette
CM · Canada · World #6,222 classical · FIDE ID 2636077
When preparing against Hugo Guillemette, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 36.8% over 38 games.
Our database contains 479 games by Hugo Guillemette, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Guillemette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Guillemette 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 219 | 59 | 201 | 45.7% |
| As White | 240 | 119 | 33 | 88 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 239 | 100 | 26 | 113 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Guillemette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Guillemette's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 57.5% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 97 | 40.4% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Guillemette usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 81.9% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Hugo Guillemette's chess games
All 479 games by Hugo Guillemette in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Sep 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: 219 wins, 59 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 14/8/16 | 36.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/3/14 | 46.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
| Jun 2024 | Ryan Sowa | 2,502 | Laval Open | C18 |
| Aug 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Aug 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Dann | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 345 | 167 | 2,182 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,938 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,083 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,162 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Guillemette's chess games?
479 games by Hugo Guillemette, from Oct 2019 to Sep 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 Hugo Guillemette has played.
What does Hugo Guillemette play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Hugo Guillemette opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Guillemette answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hugo Guillemette play as White?
As White, Hugo Guillemette's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Guillemette play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Guillemette most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Hugo Guillemette's FIDE rating?
Hugo Guillemette is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hugo Guillemette played?
Our database contains 479 games by Hugo Guillemette, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 59 draws, 201 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Guillemette?
479 games by Hugo Guillemette 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.