Prepare against Joseph Girel
GM · France · World #529 classical · FIDE ID 36033561
When preparing against Joseph Girel, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 707 games by Joseph Girel, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Girel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Girel 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 | 2,508 | 2,508 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,454 | 2,454 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,412 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 300 | 239 | 168 | 42.4% |
| As White | 352 | 174 | 110 | 68 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 355 | 126 | 129 | 100 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Girel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Girel's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 167 | 47.4% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 154 | 43.8% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.8% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.7% | 76.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Girel usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Girel usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Girel usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Girel usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Girel usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Girel usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 45.7% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 51 | 33.8% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 25 | 16.6% | 58.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 84.4% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.2% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Joseph Girel's chess games
All 707 games by Joseph Girel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 300 wins, 239 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 12/15/12 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Mar 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | E16 |
| Mar 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Aug 2023 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,652 | ch-FRA 96th | E04 |
| Sep 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,647 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 204 | 112.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2024 | 17 | 14 | 2,500 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2022 | 16 | 12 | 2,287 |
| La Plagne Soleil Open | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,547 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,374 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,514 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Girel's chess games?
707 games by Joseph Girel, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Joseph Girel has played.
What does Joseph Girel play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Joseph Girel opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Girel answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Joseph Girel play as White?
As White, Joseph Girel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Girel play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Girel most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Joseph Girel's FIDE rating?
Joseph Girel is currently rated 2,508 in classical chess, 2,454 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Joseph Girel played?
Our database contains 707 games by Joseph Girel, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 239 draws, 168 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Girel?
707 games by Joseph Girel 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.