Prepare against Lionel Canonge
France · World #37,127 classical · FIDE ID 614459
Our database contains 30 games by Lionel Canonge, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Canonge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Canonge 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 | 1,948 | 2,045 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 13.3% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Canonge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Canonge's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Canonge usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Canonge usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 25% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Canonge usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Canonge usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Lionel Canonge's chess games
All 30 games by Lionel Canonge in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 4 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Gilles Moncamp | 2,201 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | A49 |
| Mar 2007 | Enver Fejzovski | 2,150 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | E17 |
| Jul 2013 | Mickael Hutois | 2,142 | 28th Avoine Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,080 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2,135 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,176 |
| Cap d'Agde Cavalier Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,035 |
| 08th Saint Affrique Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2,030 |
| 20th Saint Affrique Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
| 41st Andorra Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Canonge's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 30 of Lionel Canonge's games from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Lionel Canonge has played.
What does Lionel Canonge play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Lionel Canonge opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Canonge answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lionel Canonge play as White?
As White, Lionel Canonge's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Canonge play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Canonge most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Lionel Canonge's FIDE rating?
Lionel Canonge is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Lionel Canonge played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lionel Canonge, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Canonge?
Open Lionel Canonge's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 30 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.