Prepare against Ludovic Thely
France · World #29,729 classical · FIDE ID 637580
Our database contains 41 games by Ludovic Thely, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludovic Thely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludovic Thely 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 | 1,987 | 2,157 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,997 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludovic Thely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludovic Thely's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Thely usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Thely usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thely usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Thely usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Ludovic Thely's chess games
All 41 games by Ludovic Thely in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Christopher Debray | 2,272 | 82nd Paris Apsap Open | B30 |
| Dec 2002 | Nicolas Jactel | 2,187 | 59th Paris Apsap Open | B53 |
| Aug 2007 | Roger Ferry | 2,151 | ch-FRA Open A | B11 |
| Aug 2003 | Martin Kessler | 2,109 | ch-FRA Open A | B89 |
| Oct 2008 | Michel Bellardi | 2,058 | Issy les Moulineaux tt | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noisy le Grand Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 59th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| Noisy le Grand-A 1st | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,256 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,866 |
| Issy les Moulineaux tt | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,120 |
| Syre Memorial Open 27th | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,226 |
| 82nd Paris Apsap Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludovic Thely's chess games?
41 games by Ludovic Thely, from Oct 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 Thely has played.
What does Ludovic Thely play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ludovic Thely opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludovic Thely answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ludovic Thely play as White?
As White, Ludovic Thely's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludovic Thely play as Black?
As Black, Ludovic Thely most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ludovic Thely's FIDE rating?
Ludovic Thely is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ludovic Thely played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ludovic Thely, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludovic Thely?
41 games by Ludovic Thely 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.