Prepare against Jean-Claude Letzelter
FM · France · World #21,934 classical · FIDE ID 600652
Our database contains 304 games by Jean-Claude Letzelter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Claude Letzelter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Claude Letzelter 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 | 2,041 | 2,265 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 136 | 50 | 118 | 44.7% |
| As White | 160 | 76 | 23 | 61 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 144 | 60 | 27 | 57 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Claude Letzelter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Claude Letzelter's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 86.3% | 56.5% |
| b4 | 20 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 13% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues Bb2 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (5% of these games) — Letzelter usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 31.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 19.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.5% | 59.1% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 14.3% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 48.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 31.7% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Jean-Claude Letzelter's chess games
All 304 games by Jean-Claude Letzelter 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: 136 wins, 50 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1975 | Miodrag Todorcevic Antic | 2,463 | FRA Cup Final | B08 |
| Apr 1976 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,410 | Olymp Qualification Playoff | B33 |
| Nov 1978 | Ingvar Asmundsson | 2,405 | Olympiad-23 | C14 |
| Jan 2010 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,356 | ch-FRA Veterans | A13 |
| Mar 2020 | Petr Spacek | 2,333 | WchT Seniors 65 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,001 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2015 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,075 |
| Vratsa Zonal | 1975 | 15 | 3.5 | – |
| Monaco Grand Prix-02 GM | 1968 | 13 | 1.5 | – |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| Messery qual 1973/74 | 1973 | 12 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-FRA 40 | 1965 | 11 | 5 | – |
| ch-FRA 43 | 1968 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Claude Letzelter's chess games?
304 games by Jean-Claude Letzelter, 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 Jean-Claude Letzelter has played.
What does Jean-Claude Letzelter play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Jean-Claude Letzelter opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Claude Letzelter answers 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jean-Claude Letzelter play as White?
As White, Jean-Claude Letzelter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Claude Letzelter play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Claude Letzelter most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Jean-Claude Letzelter's FIDE rating?
Jean-Claude Letzelter is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean-Claude Letzelter played?
Our database contains 304 games by Jean-Claude Letzelter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 50 draws, 118 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Claude Letzelter?
304 games by Jean-Claude Letzelter 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.