Prepare against Marcel Le Clanche
France · World #66,336 classical · FIDE ID 20602561
When preparing against Marcel Le Clanche, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (92%).
Our database contains 71 games by Marcel Le Clanche, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Le Clanche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Le Clanche 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 | 1,834 | 1,862 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,853 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 39 | 8 | 24 | 54.9% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Le Clanche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Le Clanche's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 91.4% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 54.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Clanche usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Clanche usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Clanche usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Clanche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Clanche usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Marcel Le Clanche's chess games
All 71 games by Marcel Le Clanche in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Michel Salaun | 2,058 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | A33 |
| Mar 2006 | Jean Pascot | 1,950 | ch-Morbihan 0506 | B30 |
| Feb 2007 | Dominique Jolivel | 1,940 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | D02 |
| Mar 2002 | Joel Loizil | 1,840 | ch-Morbihan | D60 |
| Feb 2003 | Yannick Le Coz | 1,750 | ch-Morbihan 0203 | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 7 | 1 | 1,724 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,669 |
| ch-Morbihan 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,929 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Morbihan Open | 1999 | 6 | 5.5 | – |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-Morbihan | 2002 | 5 | 4 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Le Clanche's chess games?
71 games by Marcel Le Clanche, from Feb 2025 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 Marcel Le Clanche has played.
What does Marcel Le Clanche play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Marcel Le Clanche opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Le Clanche answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcel Le Clanche play as White?
As White, Marcel Le Clanche's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Le Clanche play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Le Clanche most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Marcel Le Clanche's FIDE rating?
Marcel Le Clanche is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marcel Le Clanche played?
Our database contains 71 games by Marcel Le Clanche, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Le Clanche?
71 games by Marcel Le Clanche 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.