Prepare against Michel Gaillard
France · World #53,878 classical · FIDE ID 617989
When preparing against Michel Gaillard, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 82 games by Michel Gaillard, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michel Gaillard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Gaillard 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 | 1,879 | 2,078 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 38 | 10 | 34 | 46.3% |
| As White | 38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Gaillard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Gaillard's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 57.9% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 68.2% |
| b4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gaillard usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Michel Gaillard's chess games
All 82 games by Michel Gaillard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 38 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Jean Mascla | 2,216 | ch-Paris Open | A13 |
| Mar 2008 | Alexandra Wilson | 2,070 | Orsay Open | C02 |
| Dec 2008 | David Blot | 1,999 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | E67 |
| Aug 2002 | Francois Constantin | 1,930 | ch-FRA Open A | A28 |
| Dec 2008 | Patrick Claisse | 1,919 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Yvelines | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 1,951 |
| 7th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 4th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,658 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Gaillard's chess games?
82 games by Michel Gaillard, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Michel Gaillard has played.
What does Michel Gaillard play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Michel Gaillard opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Gaillard answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Gaillard play as White?
As White, Michel Gaillard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Gaillard play as Black?
As Black, Michel Gaillard most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Michel Gaillard's FIDE rating?
Michel Gaillard is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Gaillard played?
Our database contains 82 games by Michel Gaillard, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Gaillard?
82 games by Michel Gaillard 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.