Prepare against Michael Le Lostec
France · World #101,701 classical · FIDE ID 26059037
When preparing against Michael Le Lostec, expect 1.g3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Le Lostec, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Le Lostec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Le Lostec 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 | 1,725 | 1,783 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,767 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,746 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 28.2% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Le Lostec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Le Lostec's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 60% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lostec usually continues Bg2 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Lostec usually continues Bg2 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Lostec usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Lostec usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lostec usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Lostec usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Le Lostec's chess games
All 39 games by Michael Le Lostec in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Jean-jacques Tonal | 1,640 | ch-Morbihan | A03 |
| Apr 2005 | Noel Mariau | 1,550 | chT4-FRA 0405 | D45 |
| Mar 2012 | Paul Gautier | 1,499 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | A04 |
| Aug 2006 | Eric Ottl | 1,499 | Hennebont Grand Prix | C41 |
| Jan 2004 | Michel Mermet | 1,499 | ch-Morbihan 0304 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morbihan 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,513 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,495 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,536 |
| ch-Morbihan | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,454 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,515 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,526 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Le Lostec's chess games?
39 games by Michael Le Lostec, from Oct 2013 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 Michael Le Lostec has played.
What does Michael Le Lostec play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Le Lostec opens with 1.g3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Le Lostec answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Michael Le Lostec play as White?
As White, Michael Le Lostec's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Le Lostec play as Black?
As Black, Michael Le Lostec most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Michael Le Lostec's FIDE rating?
Michael Le Lostec is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Le Lostec played?
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Le Lostec, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Le Lostec?
39 games by Michael Le Lostec 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.