Prepare against Lucien Gaspar
Luxembourg · World #22,343 classical · FIDE ID 4000498
When preparing against Lucien Gaspar, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 134 games by Lucien Gaspar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucien Gaspar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucien Gaspar 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 | 2,038 | 2,189 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,154 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 39 | 41 | 54 | 29.1% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucien Gaspar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucien Gaspar's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 75.0% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 17.1% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gaspar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
Lucien Gaspar's chess games
All 134 games by Lucien Gaspar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jean-Paul Goerens | 2,440 | chT-Luxembourg | A65 |
| Sep 1985 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,365 | Mitropa Cup-10 | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlo Menghi | 2,225 | Luxembourg Open | A16 |
| Jan 2000 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,211 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | A48 |
| Apr 1998 | Marc Huberty | 2,135 | ch-LUX ABC | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,414 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 17 | 11 | 2,180 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2003 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,068 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 15th Metz Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,990 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucien Gaspar's chess games?
134 games by Lucien Gaspar, from Apr 2003 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 Lucien Gaspar has played.
What does Lucien Gaspar play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Lucien Gaspar opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucien Gaspar answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Lucien Gaspar play as White?
As White, Lucien Gaspar's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucien Gaspar play as Black?
As Black, Lucien Gaspar most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Lucien Gaspar's FIDE rating?
Lucien Gaspar is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lucien Gaspar played?
Our database contains 134 games by Lucien Gaspar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucien Gaspar?
134 games by Lucien Gaspar 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.