Prepare against Joel Le Clanche
France · World #123,023 classical · FIDE ID 687979
When preparing against Joel Le Clanche, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Joel Le Clanche, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joel Le Clanche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Le Clanche 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 | 1,665 | 1,676 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,635 | 1,651 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 45.3% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Le Clanche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Le Clanche's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Clanche usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Clanche usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Clanche usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joel Le Clanche's chess games
All 53 games by Joel Le Clanche in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Patrick Le Corre | 2,100 | chT3-FRA 01 | B99 |
| Feb 2005 | Stanislas Roussel | 1,850 | chT4-FRA 0405 | A28 |
| Jan 2004 | Yann Coent | 1,840 | chT4-FRA 0304 | C78 |
| Apr 2005 | Marcel Le Clanche | 1,820 | chT4-FRA 0405 | B24 |
| Jan 2006 | Aurelien Gallant | 1,760 | chT-FRA Gr5 | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,779 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,630 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,738 |
| ch-Morbihan | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Morbihan Open | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 4 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Le Clanche's chess games?
53 games by Joel Le Clanche, from Mar 2024 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 Le Clanche has played.
What does Joel Le Clanche play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Joel Le Clanche opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Le Clanche answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joel Le Clanche play as White?
As White, Joel Le Clanche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Le Clanche play as Black?
As Black, Joel Le Clanche most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Joel Le Clanche's FIDE rating?
Joel Le Clanche is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,635 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Joel Le Clanche played?
Our database contains 53 games by Joel Le Clanche, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Le Clanche?
53 games by Joel Le Clanche 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.