Prepare against Laurent Bruneau
FM · France · World #11,502 classical · FIDE ID 604550
When preparing against Laurent Bruneau, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 74 games by Laurent Bruneau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Bruneau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Bruneau 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 | 2,147 | 2,301 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,184 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 21.6% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Bruneau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Bruneau's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 37.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bruneau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Laurent Bruneau's chess games
All 74 games by Laurent Bruneau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1993 | Nicolas Giffard | 2,380 | ch-FRA Fide | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Humberto Morales | 2,310 | ch-Paris Open | B07 |
| Jan 1992 | Francisco Garcia Trobat | 2,310 | Hyeres Open | D15 |
| Nov 2010 | Andreas Van Elst | 2,276 | chT1-FRA 1011 | B09 |
| Jan 1992 | Pascal Chomet | 2,275 | ch-Paris Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,163 |
| Hyeres Open | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-FRA 50+ | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| Oviedo rapid | 1993 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| Saint Affrique Open | 1994 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,178 |
| 29th Saint Affrique Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Bruneau's chess games?
74 games by Laurent Bruneau, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Laurent Bruneau has played.
What does Laurent Bruneau play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Laurent Bruneau opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Bruneau answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Laurent Bruneau play as White?
As White, Laurent Bruneau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Bruneau play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Bruneau most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Laurent Bruneau's FIDE rating?
Laurent Bruneau is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Laurent Bruneau played?
Our database contains 74 games by Laurent Bruneau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Bruneau?
74 games by Laurent Bruneau 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.