Prepare against Patrice Gerard
Canada · World #82,995 classical · FIDE ID 2658518
When preparing against Patrice Gerard, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 31 games by Patrice Gerard, covering Oct 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Gerard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Gerard 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 | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Gerard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Gerard's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 19.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 19.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gerard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gerard usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gerard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gerard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gerard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Patrice Gerard's chess games
All 31 games by Patrice Gerard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Paul Lalonde | 1,946 | Montreal Mercredi 12 | E87 |
| Aug 2008 | Raphael Nunez-Painchaud | 1,800 | Lanaudiere | A30 |
| May 2009 | Mathieu Poulin | 1,786 | Quebec Interclubs SF Final | E92 |
| Sep 2011 | Michel Bedard | 1,722 | Montreal Open U2000 | A04 |
| Sep 2011 | Yang Tian Jiao Shi | 1,613 | Montreal Open U2000 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 12 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,700 |
| Montreal Open U2000 | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 1,848 |
| Quebec Interclubs SF Final | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
| Sherbrooke Open B | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,411 |
| Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open U2000 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,380 |
| Montreal Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,543 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Gerard's chess games?
31 games by Patrice Gerard, from Oct 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 Patrice Gerard has played.
What does Patrice Gerard play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Patrice Gerard opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Gerard answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Patrice Gerard play as White?
As White, Patrice Gerard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Gerard play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Gerard most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Patrice Gerard's FIDE rating?
Patrice Gerard is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Patrice Gerard played?
Our database contains 31 games by Patrice Gerard, covering Oct 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Gerard?
31 games by Patrice Gerard 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.