Prepare against Lionel Cheneau
France · World #147,007 classical · FIDE ID 20649851
When preparing against Lionel Cheneau, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lionel Cheneau, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Cheneau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Cheneau 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 | 1,602 | 1,636 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,551 | 1,611 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,552 | 1,612 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Cheneau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Cheneau's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Cheneau usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Cheneau usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cheneau usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Cheneau usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Lionel Cheneau's chess games
All 31 games by Lionel Cheneau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Henri Trelohan | 1,676 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Loic Le Gal | 1,660 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | B00 |
| Nov 2009 | Bernard Roussel | 1,580 | ch-Morbihan 0910 | D06 |
| Feb 2012 | Patrick Rivalin | 1,566 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | A10 |
| Mar 2011 | Joel Le Fort | 1,499 | ch-Morbihan 1011 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morbihan 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-Morbihan 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,705 |
| ch-Morbihan 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,321 |
| ch-Morbihan 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,488 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,392 |
| ch-Morbihan 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Cheneau's chess games?
31 games by Lionel Cheneau, from May 2014 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 Lionel Cheneau has played.
What does Lionel Cheneau play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Lionel Cheneau opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Cheneau answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lionel Cheneau play as White?
As White, Lionel Cheneau's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Cheneau play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Cheneau most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Knight Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Lionel Cheneau's FIDE rating?
Lionel Cheneau is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,551 in rapid and 1,552 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,636 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Lionel Cheneau played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lionel Cheneau, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Cheneau?
31 games by Lionel Cheneau 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.