Prepare against Luc Gauthier
Canada · World #135,244 classical · FIDE ID 2604353
When preparing against Luc Gauthier, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 444 games by Luc Gauthier, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luc Gauthier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Gauthier 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 | 1,753 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 142 | 123 | 179 | 32.0% |
| As White | 228 | 79 | 62 | 87 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 216 | 63 | 61 | 92 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Gauthier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Gauthier's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 228 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues f4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gauthier usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 92.3% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 12 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Luc Gauthier's chess games
All 444 games by Luc Gauthier in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Aug 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: 142 wins, 123 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 77 | 27/20/30 | 35.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 95 | 29/29/37 | 30.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 4/5/15 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Zong Yang Yu | 2,422 | ch-Montreal CC | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Neil Sullivan | 2,065 | ch-Quebec Senior | B02 |
| Apr 2018 | Valentin Gueorguiev | 1,956 | ch-Quebec Senior | B25 |
| Dec 2013 | Raul Nardone | 1,946 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | B25 |
| Oct 2013 | Maxim Barko | 1,940 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 51 | 22 | 1,683 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 50 | 24.5 | 1,709 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 40 | 15 | 1,647 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2016 | 40 | 20.5 | 1,741 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 38 | 18.5 | 1,714 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2017 | 30 | 10.5 | 1,665 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2017 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,813 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Raul Nardone (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Gauthier's chess games?
444 games by Luc Gauthier, from Aug 2016 to Aug 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 Luc Gauthier has played.
What does Luc Gauthier play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Luc Gauthier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Gauthier answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Luc Gauthier play as White?
As White, Luc Gauthier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (77 games, 35.1% win rate); King's Gambit (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Gauthier play as Black?
As Black, Luc Gauthier most often plays: Alekhine Defense (95 games, 30.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Luc Gauthier's FIDE rating?
Luc Gauthier is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Luc Gauthier played?
Our database contains 444 games by Luc Gauthier, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 123 draws, 179 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Gauthier?
444 games by Luc Gauthier 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.