Prepare against Jean Lacassagne
France · World #39,324 classical · FIDE ID 618900
Our database contains 31 games by Jean Lacassagne, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Lacassagne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Lacassagne 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 | 1,938 | 1,973 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,963 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Lacassagne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Lacassagne's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 61.5% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lacassagne usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Lacassagne usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Lacassagne usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lacassagne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lacassagne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jean Lacassagne's chess games
All 31 games by Jean Lacassagne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Philippe Billault | 2,221 | 70th Paris Apsap Open | B78 |
| Jan 2003 | Paloan Decroix | 2,118 | Paris Open 64 | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Fabrice Dusserre | 2,066 | Paris Open A | B12 |
| Mar 2002 | Patrick Gros | 2,055 | Paris Apsap 61mn KO Open | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Laurent Demarche | 1,940 | 38th Paris Apsap Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 schev | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| 38th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 71st Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
| 70th Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,206 |
| 17th Le Touquet Open | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 2,124 |
| Paris Apsap 61mn KO Open | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,455 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Lacassagne's chess games?
31 games by Jean Lacassagne, from Jul 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 Lacassagne has played.
What does Jean Lacassagne play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Jean Lacassagne opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Lacassagne answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jean Lacassagne play as White?
As White, Jean Lacassagne's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Lacassagne play as Black?
As Black, Jean Lacassagne most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jean Lacassagne's FIDE rating?
Jean Lacassagne is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jean Lacassagne played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jean Lacassagne, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Lacassagne?
31 games by Jean Lacassagne 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.