Prepare against Laurent Pierrugues
France · World #78,216 classical · FIDE ID 659789
When preparing against Laurent Pierrugues, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 70 games by Laurent Pierrugues, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Pierrugues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Pierrugues 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 | 1,795 | 1,807 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 37.1% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Pierrugues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Pierrugues's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 52.8% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 47.2% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 65.8% score
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (18% of these games) — Pierrugues usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Laurent Pierrugues's chess games
All 70 games by Laurent Pierrugues in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Benjamin Vargin | 1,960 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | A40 |
| Feb 2003 | Yannick Thomet | 1,920 | ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Pascal Leger | 1,840 | ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | C16 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Bordenave | 1,810 | ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9900 | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Mamert | 1,810 | ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9900 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,784 |
| chT-Majeur 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,857 |
| ch-PROVENCE access Vitrolles 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 1,929 |
| chB-Provence | 1990 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-Provence access Meyreuil 1996-1997 | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Pierrugues's chess games?
70 games by Laurent Pierrugues, from Jul 2009 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 Pierrugues has played.
What does Laurent Pierrugues play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Laurent Pierrugues opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Pierrugues answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Laurent Pierrugues play as White?
As White, Laurent Pierrugues's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Pierrugues play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Pierrugues most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Laurent Pierrugues's FIDE rating?
Laurent Pierrugues is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Laurent Pierrugues played?
Our database contains 70 games by Laurent Pierrugues, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Pierrugues?
70 games by Laurent Pierrugues 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.