Prepare against Luc Leriche
France · World #10,515 classical · FIDE ID 20600291
Our database contains 110 games by Luc Leriche, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Leriche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Leriche 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 | 2,162 | 2,171 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,182 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 32 | 25 | 53 | 29.1% |
| As White | 58 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 7 | 32 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Leriche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Leriche's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 91.4% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Leriche usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leriche usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Leriche usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Leriche usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Leriche usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Leriche usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 69.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Luc Leriche's chess games
All 110 games by Luc Leriche in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Grigory Gusarov | 2,337 | 1st Paris European Corporate | D27 |
| Dec 2019 | Sebastien Tranchant | 2,304 | Poitiers Futuroscope Rapid | B30 |
| Jul 2013 | Manuel Maleki | 2,271 | 28th Avoine Open | B28 |
| Jul 2011 | Frederic Giua | 2,235 | 26th Avoine Open | B40 |
| Nov 2017 | Pierre Olivier | 2,195 | 1st Paris European Corporate | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,372 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| chTB-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,721 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,158 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,076 |
| ch-FRA U10 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,701 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Leriche's chess games?
110 games by Luc Leriche, from Jan 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 Luc Leriche has played.
What does Luc Leriche play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Luc Leriche opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Leriche answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Luc Leriche play as White?
As White, Luc Leriche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Leriche play as Black?
As Black, Luc Leriche most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Luc Leriche's FIDE rating?
Luc Leriche is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Luc Leriche played?
Our database contains 110 games by Luc Leriche, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Leriche?
110 games by Luc Leriche 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.