Prepare against Laurent Gattegno
France · World #63,845 classical · FIDE ID 608815
When preparing against Laurent Gattegno, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 62 games by Laurent Gattegno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Gattegno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Gattegno 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 | 1,842 | 2,072 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,944 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 11 | 32 | 30.6% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Gattegno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Gattegno's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gattegno usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gattegno usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gattegno usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Laurent Gattegno's chess games
All 62 games by Laurent Gattegno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Miguel Sanchez Herrera | 2,290 | Zaragoza Open B | D36 |
| Jan 1994 | Pierre-Yves Toulzac | 2,265 | Saint Affrique Open | D44 |
| Feb 2003 | Roland Verstraeten | 2,220 | ch-Paris Department | D81 |
| Mar 2005 | Yeray Galzagorri Uli | 2,199 | 28th San Sebastian Open | E30 |
| Jan 1995 | Angel Sarto Ramos | 2,170 | Zaragoza Open B | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 FM-B | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| Zaragoza Open B | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 6th Mont de Marsan Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-Ligue | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,760 |
| ch-Bordeaux 48th | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| 28th San Sebastian Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,158 |
| 25th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,969 |
| 27th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Gattegno's chess games?
62 games by Laurent Gattegno, from Apr 2003 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 Laurent Gattegno has played.
What does Laurent Gattegno play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Laurent Gattegno opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Gattegno answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Laurent Gattegno play as White?
As White, Laurent Gattegno's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Gattegno play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Gattegno most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Laurent Gattegno's FIDE rating?
Laurent Gattegno is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Laurent Gattegno played?
Our database contains 62 games by Laurent Gattegno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Gattegno?
62 games by Laurent Gattegno 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.