Prepare against Joel Gautier
France · World #24,207 classical · FIDE ID 26008491
Our database contains 46 games by Joel Gautier, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joel Gautier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Gautier 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 | 2,024 | 2,054 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,959 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,974 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 43.5% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Gautier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Gautier's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gautier usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gautier usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gautier usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Joel Gautier's chess games
All 46 games by Joel Gautier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Ivan Slavkov | 2,190 | 4th Saint Quentin Open | A57 |
| Jan 2012 | Jens Wiedersich | 2,139 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | B30 |
| Dec 2008 | Younes Bourogaa | 1,897 | 1st Noisy le Grand-B | E90 |
| Jul 2009 | Diego-Andre Palacios-Aguilar | 1,894 | ch-Paris Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Karim Harmenil | 1,870 | ch-Paris Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open B | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 1,968 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-FRA High Schools | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| Bagnoles de l'Orne | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,018 |
| 1st Noisy le Grand-B | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,816 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
Interactive opening tree from all 46 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Gautier's chess games?
46 games by Joel Gautier, from Jul 2009 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 Joel Gautier has played.
What does Joel Gautier play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Joel Gautier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Gautier answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Joel Gautier play as White?
As White, Joel Gautier's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Gautier play as Black?
As Black, Joel Gautier most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Joel Gautier's FIDE rating?
Joel Gautier is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Joel Gautier played?
Our database contains 46 games by Joel Gautier, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Gautier?
46 games by Joel Gautier 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.