Prepare against Ludovic Babel
CHE · World #133,945 classical · FIDE ID 1310291
When preparing against Ludovic Babel, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ludovic Babel, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludovic Babel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludovic Babel 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 | 1,636 | 1,723 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,710 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludovic Babel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludovic Babel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Babel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Babel usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Babel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Babel usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Babel usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Babel usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Ludovic Babel's chess games
All 34 games by Ludovic Babel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Mario Viviani | 1,731 | Bois Gentil Open | C78 |
| Mar 2017 | Gilles Horn | 1,611 | Bois Gentil Open | C50 |
| Feb 2016 | Philippe Corbat | 1,602 | Bois Gentil Open | C10 |
| Feb 2020 | Gilles Champoud | 1,529 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | A43 |
| Jan 2019 | Alf Vederhus | 1,497 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 20 | 7 | 1,573 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 14 | 4 | 1,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludovic Babel's chess games?
34 games by Ludovic Babel, from Apr 2016 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 Ludovic Babel has played.
What does Ludovic Babel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ludovic Babel opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludovic Babel answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ludovic Babel play as White?
As White, Ludovic Babel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludovic Babel play as Black?
As Black, Ludovic Babel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ludovic Babel's FIDE rating?
Ludovic Babel is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (May 2024).
How many games has Ludovic Babel played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ludovic Babel, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludovic Babel?
34 games by Ludovic Babel 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.