Prepare against Laurent Gauthier
France · World #86,013 classical · FIDE ID 20647760
When preparing against Laurent Gauthier, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Laurent Gauthier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Gauthier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Gauthier 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 | 1,771 | 1,870 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 16.1% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Gauthier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Gauthier's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 23.3% |
| h3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Laurent Gauthier's chess games
All 31 games by Laurent Gauthier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 5 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Nicolas Marchal | 1,700 | ch-Martinique | B84 |
| Apr 2009 | Antoine Chatelain | 1,588 | 4th Angers Open | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Francis Quintela | 1,575 | 5th Angers Open | D07 |
| Apr 2009 | Jacques Gazagnes | 1,557 | 4th Angers Open | C10 |
| Apr 2010 | Jules-Alois Julien | 1,470 | 5th Angers Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Martinique | 2014 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,646 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| 4th Angers Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| Schoelcher Martinique Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,696 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2,276 |
| Martinique Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,966 |
| 3rd Angers Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Gauthier's chess games?
31 games by Laurent Gauthier, from Oct 2007 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 Gauthier has played.
What does Laurent Gauthier play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Laurent Gauthier opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.h3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Gauthier answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...a6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Laurent Gauthier play as White?
As White, Laurent Gauthier's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Gauthier play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Gauthier most often plays: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Laurent Gauthier's FIDE rating?
Laurent Gauthier is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Laurent Gauthier played?
Our database contains 31 games by Laurent Gauthier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Gauthier?
31 games by Laurent Gauthier 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.