Prepare against Patrice Lerch
IM · France · World #3,907 classical · FIDE ID 605867
Our database contains 525 games by Patrice Lerch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrice Lerch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrice Lerch 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 | 2,305 | 2,418 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,400 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,369 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 525 | 209 | 142 | 174 | 39.8% |
| As White | 266 | 113 | 73 | 80 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 259 | 96 | 69 | 94 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrice Lerch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrice Lerch's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 91.4% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nc3 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Bc4 (73.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lerch usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 97.2% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 85.9% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.6% | 22.2% |
Patrice Lerch's chess games
All 525 games by Patrice Lerch 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: 209 wins, 142 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 102 | 37/25/40 | 36.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 49 | 25/10/14 | 51.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 37 | 11/16/10 | 29.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,529 | 13th Selestat Open A | B40 |
| Aug 2022 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,507 | Wasselonne Open | B24 |
| Aug 2003 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,503 | ch-FRA Accession | E46 |
| Jul 2010 | Babu MR Lalith | 2,502 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | B11 |
| Nov 2006 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,492 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2011 | 50 | 26 | 2,330 |
| Mulhouse IM | 2021 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,298 |
| Mulhouse | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2,281 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 2,408 |
| Cannes Open | 1999 | 14 | 7 | 2,422 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,462 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrice Lerch's chess games?
525 games by Patrice Lerch, 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 Patrice Lerch has played.
What does Patrice Lerch play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Patrice Lerch opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrice Lerch answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Patrice Lerch play as White?
As White, Patrice Lerch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (102 games, 36.3% win rate); French Defense (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrice Lerch play as Black?
As Black, Patrice Lerch most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Patrice Lerch's FIDE rating?
Patrice Lerch is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Patrice Lerch played?
Our database contains 525 games by Patrice Lerch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 142 draws, 174 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrice Lerch?
525 games by Patrice Lerch 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.