Prepare against Laurent Guidarelli
GM · France · World #933 classical · FIDE ID 611123
When preparing against Laurent Guidarelli, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 639 games by Laurent Guidarelli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Guidarelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Guidarelli 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 | 2,458 | 2,511 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,479 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,460 | 2,464 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 639 | 248 | 216 | 175 | 38.8% |
| As White | 317 | 138 | 109 | 70 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 322 | 110 | 107 | 105 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Guidarelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Guidarelli's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 47.9% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 126 | 39.7% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.6% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Guidarelli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 68.5% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 20 | 13.4% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.7% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.7% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 63.6% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 27 | 22.3% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Laurent Guidarelli's chess games
All 639 games by Laurent Guidarelli 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: 248 wins, 216 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 19/7/10 | 52.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 20/18/12 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 13/14/20 | 27.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/11/9 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,667 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | E16 |
| Oct 2003 | Levon Aronian | 2,649 | Corsica Masters Open | B23 |
| Feb 2004 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,606 | FRA-CHN Match | D12 |
| Feb 2004 | Hua Ni | 2,560 | FRA-CHN Match | B23 |
| May 2005 | Drazen Sermek | 2,555 | 24th Mitropa Cup | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 29 | 18 | 2,401 |
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 22 | 7 | 2,429 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2004 | 16 | 11 | 2,474 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,569 |
| chB-FRA | 2006 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,550 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,444 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,375 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Guidarelli's chess games?
639 games by Laurent Guidarelli, 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 Guidarelli has played.
What does Laurent Guidarelli play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Laurent Guidarelli opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Guidarelli answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Laurent Guidarelli play as White?
As White, Laurent Guidarelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Guidarelli play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Guidarelli most often plays: Benoni Defense (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 27.7% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Laurent Guidarelli's FIDE rating?
Laurent Guidarelli is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,460 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Laurent Guidarelli played?
Our database contains 639 games by Laurent Guidarelli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 216 draws, 175 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Guidarelli?
639 games by Laurent Guidarelli 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.