Prepare against Jean-Claude Gilles
Belgium · World #55,622 classical · FIDE ID 230057
Our database contains 78 games by Jean-Claude Gilles, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Claude Gilles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Claude Gilles 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 | 1,871 | 2,050 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,979 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,902 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 65.9% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 34.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gilles usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gilles usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gilles usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Gilles usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gilles usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Gilles usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 22.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
Jean-Claude Gilles's chess games
All 78 games by Jean-Claude Gilles in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Bruno Lacroix | 2,169 | 15th Charleroi TIPC Open | B09 |
| Jul 2012 | Wolfgang Ruppert | 2,142 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C18 |
| Jun 2011 | Bernhard Seehaus | 2,109 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | B07 |
| Jun 2010 | Reimund Ochmann | 2,097 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B03 |
| Jun 2009 | Wolf-Dietrich Guth | 2,011 | 12th Rhein Main Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 2,035 |
| ch-BEL B | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 7 | 0 | 1,864 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Claude Gilles's chess games?
78 games by Jean-Claude Gilles, from Apr 2009 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 Jean-Claude Gilles has played.
What does Jean-Claude Gilles play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jean-Claude Gilles opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Claude Gilles answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Jean-Claude Gilles play as White?
As White, Jean-Claude Gilles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Claude Gilles play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Claude Gilles most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jean-Claude Gilles's FIDE rating?
Jean-Claude Gilles is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Jean-Claude Gilles played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jean-Claude Gilles, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Claude Gilles?
78 games by Jean-Claude Gilles 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.