Prepare against Jean-Paul Goerens
Luxembourg · World #32,648 classical · FIDE ID 4000552
Our database contains 106 games by Jean-Paul Goerens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Goerens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul Goerens 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 | 1,971 | 2,097 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,004 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 32 | 25 | 49 | 30.2% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 12 | 22 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Goerens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Goerens's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 61.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 38.2% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Goerens usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Goerens usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Goerens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Goerens usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Goerens usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Goerens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Jean-Paul Goerens's chess games
All 106 games by Jean-Paul Goerens 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Georges Haas | 2,305 | Mondorf Open | B13 |
| Jan 1992 | Paul Moulton | 2,205 | chT-Luxembourg | B02 |
| Mar 2000 | Theo Klauner | 2,107 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | B23 |
| Dec 1997 | Fernand Rasquin | 2,065 | chT-Luxembourg 9798 | E61 |
| Feb 2014 | Kemal Ajdarpasic | 2,031 | chT-Luxembourg 1314 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,214 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,085 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| Mondorf Open | 1991 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| 7th Schilde Open U18 | 1971 | 9 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,056 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Goerens's chess games?
106 games by Jean-Paul Goerens, 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-Paul Goerens has played.
What does Jean-Paul Goerens play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Goerens opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Goerens answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Goerens play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Goerens's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Goerens play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Goerens most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jean-Paul Goerens's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Goerens is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean-Paul Goerens played?
Our database contains 106 games by Jean-Paul Goerens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Goerens?
106 games by Jean-Paul Goerens 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.