Prepare against Jacques Gauer
France · World #79,573 classical · FIDE ID 620963
When preparing against Jacques Gauer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 60 games by Jacques Gauer, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Gauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Gauer 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 | 1,790 | 2,078 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 13 | 14 | 33 | 21.7% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Gauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Gauer's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 37.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gauer usually continues c3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gauer usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gauer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Jacques Gauer's chess games
All 60 games by Jacques Gauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E57 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Ferdinand Lang | 2,097 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | C50 |
| Oct 2006 | Arnaud Labarthe | 2,044 | 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | B01 |
| Feb 2016 | Guenter Klempt | 2,039 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D91 |
| May 2013 | Rasim Hasovic | 1,861 | Liechtenstein Open Seniors | B22 |
| Oct 2006 | Yves Colas | 1,850 | 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,131 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 11th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
| Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
| chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Gauer's chess games?
60 games by Jacques Gauer, from Jan 2004 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 Jacques Gauer has played.
What does Jacques Gauer play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jacques Gauer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Gauer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jacques Gauer play as White?
As White, Jacques Gauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Gauer play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Gauer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jacques Gauer's FIDE rating?
Jacques Gauer is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jacques Gauer played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jacques Gauer, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Gauer?
60 games by Jacques Gauer 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.