Prepare against Ludovic Lejarre
IM · France · World #2,586 classical · FIDE ID 612006
Our database contains 248 games by Ludovic Lejarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludovic Lejarre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludovic Lejarre 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 | 2,355 | 2,413 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,376 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 127 | 70 | 51 | 51.2% |
| As White | 119 | 69 | 35 | 15 | 58.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 58 | 35 | 36 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludovic Lejarre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludovic Lejarre's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lejarre usually continues Nc3 (87.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lejarre usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lejarre usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 98.1% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
Ludovic Lejarre's chess games
All 248 games by Ludovic Lejarre 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: 127 wins, 70 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 20/5/0 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Krum Georgiev | 2,500 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | B67 |
| Feb 2007 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,453 | Villeneuve Tolosane Open | B43 |
| Jan 2003 | Valentin Lukov | 2,451 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B23 |
| Sep 2003 | Petar Velikov | 2,448 | Poitou Charentes | B26 |
| Dec 2007 | Petar Drenchev | 2,444 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes Open | 2012 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,327 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,416 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,544 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 8 | 2,502 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| 6th Condom IM | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,476 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludovic Lejarre's chess games?
248 games by Ludovic Lejarre, 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 Ludovic Lejarre has played.
What does Ludovic Lejarre play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Ludovic Lejarre opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludovic Lejarre answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ludovic Lejarre play as White?
As White, Ludovic Lejarre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludovic Lejarre play as Black?
As Black, Ludovic Lejarre most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Ludovic Lejarre's FIDE rating?
Ludovic Lejarre is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ludovic Lejarre played?
Our database contains 248 games by Ludovic Lejarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 70 draws, 51 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludovic Lejarre?
248 games by Ludovic Lejarre 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.