Prepare against Jean-Pierre Gaborit
FM · France · World #11,006 classical · FIDE ID 604410
Our database contains 124 games by Jean-Pierre Gaborit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Pierre Gaborit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Pierre Gaborit 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 | 2,154 | 2,274 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,188 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 28.2% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Pierre Gaborit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Pierre Gaborit's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gaborit usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gaborit usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gaborit usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 97.4% | 55.3% |
| h6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Jean-Pierre Gaborit's chess games
All 124 games by Jean-Pierre Gaborit 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: 35 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Aljosa Grosar | 2,485 | 18th Arco Open | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Sebastien Midoux | 2,343 | 7th Vaujany Open A | D02 |
| Nov 2004 | Jean-Jacques Rabeyrin | 2,276 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C04 |
| Nov 1996 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,240 | 18th Arco Open | A46 |
| Jan 1993 | Patrick Gobe | 2,235 | FRA Centre tt | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,397 |
| 7th Vaujany Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Pau | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,203 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,023 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Pierre Gaborit's chess games?
124 games by Jean-Pierre Gaborit, 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-Pierre Gaborit has played.
What does Jean-Pierre Gaborit play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jean-Pierre Gaborit opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Pierre Gaborit answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...h6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jean-Pierre Gaborit play as White?
As White, Jean-Pierre Gaborit's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Pierre Gaborit play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Pierre Gaborit most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jean-Pierre Gaborit's FIDE rating?
Jean-Pierre Gaborit is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jean-Pierre Gaborit played?
Our database contains 124 games by Jean-Pierre Gaborit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Pierre Gaborit?
124 games by Jean-Pierre Gaborit 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.