Prepare against Jean De Lagontrie
France · World #96,715 classical · FIDE ID 605271
When preparing against Jean De Lagontrie, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 515 games by Jean De Lagontrie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean De Lagontrie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean De Lagontrie 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 | 1,739 | 2,030 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 137 | 126 | 252 | 26.6% |
| As White | 254 | 82 | 64 | 108 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 261 | 55 | 62 | 144 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean De Lagontrie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean De Lagontrie's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 96.5% | 43.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues c4 (38.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (75% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lagontrie usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 72.0% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 35 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 58.1% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 22.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 17 | 18.3% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jean De Lagontrie's chess games
All 515 games by Jean De Lagontrie 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: 137 wins, 126 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 12/9/16 | 32.4% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 8/8/18 | 23.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 47 | 12/11/24 | 25.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,365 | 10th Le Touquet Open | B31 |
| Jan 1992 | Alain Villeneuve | 2,355 | 07th Le Touquet Open | E46 |
| Jan 1994 | Olivier Touzane | 2,330 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | D36 |
| Jan 1995 | Yann-Michael Guidez | 2,285 | 11th Cappelle Open | E44 |
| Apr 2001 | Tom E Wiley | 2,273 | 19th Metz Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 35 | 12 | 1,795 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,816 |
| Massy Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean De Lagontrie's chess games?
515 games by Jean De Lagontrie, 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 De Lagontrie has played.
What does Jean De Lagontrie play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Jean De Lagontrie opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean De Lagontrie answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jean De Lagontrie play as White?
As White, Jean De Lagontrie's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean De Lagontrie play as Black?
As Black, Jean De Lagontrie most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Jean De Lagontrie's FIDE rating?
Jean De Lagontrie is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean De Lagontrie played?
Our database contains 515 games by Jean De Lagontrie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 126 draws, 252 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean De Lagontrie?
515 games by Jean De Lagontrie 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.