Prepare against Marc-Henri Lavanchy
CHE · World #93,558 classical · FIDE ID 1304569
When preparing against Marc-Henri Lavanchy, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 57 games by Marc-Henri Lavanchy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc-Henri Lavanchy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc-Henri Lavanchy 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 | 1,748 | 2,025 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 26.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc-Henri Lavanchy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc-Henri Lavanchy's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lavanchy usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lavanchy usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lavanchy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lavanchy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Marc-Henri Lavanchy's chess games
All 57 games by Marc-Henri Lavanchy 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Pierre Robert | 2,087 | 27th Avoine Open | E68 |
| Feb 2010 | Eduard Fringeli | 1,721 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | D94 |
| Dec 2006 | Bosko Simic | 1,695 | 30th Zurich Open B | A29 |
| Jul 2010 | Timothee Hug | 1,691 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B72 |
| Jan 2010 | Anton Maeschli | 1,659 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,756 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
| 13th Chambery Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,866 |
| 30th Zurich Open B | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Martigny Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc-Henri Lavanchy's chess games?
57 games by Marc-Henri Lavanchy, 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 Marc-Henri Lavanchy has played.
What does Marc-Henri Lavanchy play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marc-Henri Lavanchy opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc-Henri Lavanchy answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marc-Henri Lavanchy play as White?
As White, Marc-Henri Lavanchy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc-Henri Lavanchy play as Black?
As Black, Marc-Henri Lavanchy most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marc-Henri Lavanchy's FIDE rating?
Marc-Henri Lavanchy is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marc-Henri Lavanchy played?
Our database contains 57 games by Marc-Henri Lavanchy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc-Henri Lavanchy?
57 games by Marc-Henri Lavanchy 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.