Prepare against Jimmy Lafosse
CM · Belgium · World #9,999 classical · FIDE ID 202150
Our database contains 171 games by Jimmy Lafosse, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jimmy Lafosse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimmy Lafosse 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 | 2,169 | 2,236 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 55 | 51 | 65 | 32.2% |
| As White | 85 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimmy Lafosse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimmy Lafosse's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 36.5% | 53.2% |
| f4 | 20 | 23.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 18.8% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 18.8% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Lafosse usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 50.0% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jimmy Lafosse's chess games
All 171 games by Jimmy Lafosse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 55 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Pieter Claesen | 2,384 | ch-Brussels FEFB | D30 |
| Oct 2011 | Cedric Paci | 2,376 | chT-BEL 1112 | B23 |
| Nov 2022 | Tobias Kabos | 2,350 | chT-BEL 2223 | B08 |
| May 2008 | Twan Burg | 2,342 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B28 |
| Oct 2011 | Axel Scheffner | 2,305 | 27th EU-Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1993 | 15 | 4 | 2,100 |
| ch-Brussels FEFB | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| Charleroi TIPC Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Lafosse's chess games?
171 games by Jimmy Lafosse, from Jul 2007 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 Jimmy Lafosse has played.
What does Jimmy Lafosse play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Jimmy Lafosse opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Lafosse answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jimmy Lafosse play as White?
As White, Jimmy Lafosse's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimmy Lafosse play as Black?
As Black, Jimmy Lafosse most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jimmy Lafosse's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Lafosse is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Jimmy Lafosse played?
Our database contains 171 games by Jimmy Lafosse, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Lafosse?
171 games by Jimmy Lafosse 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.