Prepare against Lancelot Gafner
CHE · World #36,884 classical · FIDE ID 1345818
When preparing against Lancelot Gafner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Lancelot Gafner, covering Aug 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lancelot Gafner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lancelot Gafner 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 | 2,016 | 2,016 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,744 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,686 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 342 rated games against 275 different opponents, across 87 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 271 | 85 | 76 | 110 | 31.4% | 1,758 | 1,704 | 12 |
| Rapid | 36 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 50.0% | 1,772 | 1,759 | 3 |
| Blitz | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 38.5% | 1,745 | 1,631 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 205 | 40 | 50 | 115 | 19.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 53 | 20 | 10 | 63.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 58 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1,855 | 1,964 |
| 2025 | 61 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 1,949 | 1,935 |
| 2024 | 67 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 1,789 | 1,776 |
| 2023 | 62 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 1,663 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 36 | 1,717 | 1,606 |
| 2021 | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 1,634 | 1,493 |
| 2020 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1,546 | 1,346 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,446 | 1,046 |
Where Lancelot Gafner has played
Switzerland (84) · France (2) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lancelot Gafner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lancelot Gafner's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Gafner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Gafner usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Gafner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Lancelot Gafner's chess games
All 30 games by Lancelot Gafner in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Simon Jakob | 2,157 | 58th Biel Master Open | B33 |
| Jul 2025 | Ettore Faraone | 1,979 | 58th Biel Master Open | C96 |
| Jul 2024 | Ulrich Schweizer | 1,727 | 57th Biel ATO | C99 |
| Jul 2024 | Reddy Sushrutha | 1,703 | 57th Biel ATO | C38 |
| Jul 2024 | Stefan Brandes | 1,624 | 57th Biel ATO | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,429 |
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,777 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lancelot Gafner's chess games?
30 games by Lancelot Gafner, from Aug 2020 to Oct 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 Lancelot Gafner has played.
What does Lancelot Gafner play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Lancelot Gafner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lancelot Gafner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lancelot Gafner play as White?
As White, Lancelot Gafner's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lancelot Gafner play as Black?
As Black, Lancelot Gafner most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lancelot Gafner's FIDE rating?
Lancelot Gafner is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Lancelot Gafner played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lancelot Gafner, covering Aug 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lancelot Gafner?
30 games by Lancelot Gafner 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.