Prepare against Laurent Joly
France · World #31,984 classical · FIDE ID 633658
Our database contains 48 games by Laurent Joly, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Joly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Joly 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 | 1,974 | 2,052 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,042 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,014 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 27.1% |
| As White | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Joly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Joly's side.
First moves as White (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Joly usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Joly usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Joly usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Laurent Joly's chess games
All 48 games by Laurent Joly in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Benjamin Behr | 2,112 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B01 |
| Apr 2008 | Jean-Roch Gourdier | 2,084 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B02 |
| Nov 2007 | Yann Lozachmeur | 2,052 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | D94 |
| Dec 2006 | Cedric Martin | 2,040 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B01 |
| Feb 2009 | Francois Baeumlin | 2,011 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,072 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,014 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 7 | 2 | 2,072 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| Selestat Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,709 |
| 24th Nancy Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,875 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Joly's chess games?
48 games by Laurent Joly, from Jul 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 Joly has played.
What does Laurent Joly play on the first move as White?
Across 8 games with White in our database, Laurent Joly opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Joly answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Laurent Joly play as White?
As White, Laurent Joly's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 8 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Joly play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Joly most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Laurent Joly's FIDE rating?
Laurent Joly is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Laurent Joly played?
Our database contains 48 games by Laurent Joly, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Joly?
48 games by Laurent Joly 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.