Prepare against Jean-Louis Guilbert
France · World #49,956 classical · FIDE ID 611700
When preparing against Jean-Louis Guilbert, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 102 games by Jean-Louis Guilbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Louis Guilbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Louis Guilbert 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 | 1,893 | 2,116 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,878 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,888 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 29 | 16 | 57 | 28.4% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 12 | 8 | 38 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Louis Guilbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Louis Guilbert's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Guilbert usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Guilbert usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Guilbert usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
Jean-Louis Guilbert's chess games
All 102 games by Jean-Louis Guilbert 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Michal Rudolf | 2,280 | 8th Cappelle Open | D85 |
| Feb 1990 | Rabah Bouhallel | 2,240 | 06th Cappelle Open | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Walter Leitner | 2,126 | ch-FRA Open A | B31 |
| Aug 2008 | Alain Garrel | 2,107 | ch-FRA Open A | A52 |
| Aug 2008 | Stephen Cramer | 2,090 | ch-FRA Open A | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,897 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| 18th Le Touquet Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,217 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Louis Guilbert's chess games?
102 games by Jean-Louis Guilbert, 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-Louis Guilbert has played.
What does Jean-Louis Guilbert play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Jean-Louis Guilbert opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Louis Guilbert answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Louis Guilbert play as White?
As White, Jean-Louis Guilbert's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Louis Guilbert play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Louis Guilbert most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Jean-Louis Guilbert's FIDE rating?
Jean-Louis Guilbert is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean-Louis Guilbert played?
Our database contains 102 games by Jean-Louis Guilbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Louis Guilbert?
102 games by Jean-Louis Guilbert 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.