Prepare against Laurent Joli
France · World #133,190 classical · FIDE ID 652105
When preparing against Laurent Joli, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 59 games by Laurent Joli, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Joli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Joli 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 | 1,638 | 1,956 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 28.8% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Joli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Joli's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Joli usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Joli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Joli usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Joli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Joli usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Joli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Laurent Joli's chess games
All 59 games by Laurent Joli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Clement Picard | 2,204 | 16th Saint Affrique Open | C07 |
| Jul 2008 | Fabien Tanguy | 2,062 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A16 |
| Jul 2004 | Matthieu Strohmann | 2,000 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | D94 |
| Jul 2004 | Robert Moutaux | 1,957 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | E90 |
| Oct 2007 | Rene Boulier | 1,908 | 13th Fouesnant Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,987 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,886 |
| 16th Saint Affrique Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,372 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Joli's chess games?
59 games by Laurent Joli, from Apr 2005 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 Joli has played.
What does Laurent Joli play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Laurent Joli opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Joli answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Laurent Joli play as White?
As White, Laurent Joli's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Joli play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Joli most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Laurent Joli's FIDE rating?
Laurent Joli is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Laurent Joli played?
Our database contains 59 games by Laurent Joli, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Joli?
59 games by Laurent Joli 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.