Prepare against Lionel Gut

FM · CHE · World #3,560 classical · FIDE ID 1339966

When preparing against Lionel Gut, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.

Our database contains 232 games by Lionel Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Gut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Gut 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Gut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Gut's side.

First moves as White (114 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
  • …e6 (7% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
• 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …c5 (35% of these games) — Gut usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Gut usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
  • …c6 (13% of these games) — Gut usually continues d4 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)

Lionel Gut's chess games

All 232 games by Lionel Gut in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Sep 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: 87 wins, 43 draws, 102 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Lionel Gut's chess games?

232 games by Lionel Gut, from Jun 2018 to Sep 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 Gut has played.

What does Lionel Gut play on the first move as White?

Across 114 games with White in our database, Lionel Gut opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Gut answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).

What openings does Lionel Gut play as White?

As White, Lionel Gut's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Lionel Gut play as Black?

As Black, Lionel Gut most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.

What is Lionel Gut's FIDE rating?

Lionel Gut is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jun 2026).

How many games has Lionel Gut played?

Our database contains 232 games by Lionel Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 43 draws, 102 losses (37.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Lionel Gut?

232 games by Lionel Gut 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.

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