Prepare against Loic Primault
France · World #135,551 classical · FIDE ID 20607792
When preparing against Loic Primault, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 60 games by Loic Primault, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Loic Primault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loic Primault 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 | 1,632 | 1,714 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,761 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 6 | 35 | 31.7% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loic Primault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loic Primault's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 31.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Primault usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Primault usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Primault usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Primault usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Loic Primault's chess games
All 60 games by Loic Primault in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Jules-Alois Julien | 1,946 | 8th Angers Open | E30 |
| May 2009 | Jerome Blondel | 1,878 | Bagnoles de l'Orne | D31 |
| Jun 2009 | Andre Gerard | 1,770 | Bagnoles de l'Orne | D02 |
| May 2009 | Martial Kulhaneck | 1,754 | Bagnoles de l'Orne | D04 |
| Apr 2009 | Paul Maruejols | 1,710 | 4th Angers Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,681 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,492 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,700 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Bagnoles de l'Orne | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,539 |
| 7th Angers Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
| 4th Angers Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loic Primault's chess games?
60 games by Loic Primault, from Apr 2008 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 Loic Primault has played.
What does Loic Primault play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Loic Primault opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loic Primault answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Loic Primault play as White?
As White, Loic Primault's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loic Primault play as Black?
As Black, Loic Primault most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Loic Primault's FIDE rating?
Loic Primault is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Loic Primault played?
Our database contains 60 games by Loic Primault, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loic Primault?
60 games by Loic Primault 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.