Prepare against Patrick Le Corre
France · World #59,033 classical · FIDE ID 635758
Our database contains 150 games by Patrick Le Corre, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Le Corre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Le Corre 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 | 1,859 | 2,084 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,889 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 72 | 18 | 60 | 48.0% |
| As White | 82 | 41 | 10 | 31 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 31 | 8 | 29 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Le Corre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Le Corre's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 92.7% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Corre usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Corre usually continues Nc3 (82.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Corre usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Corre usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Corre usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Corre usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 38.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Patrick Le Corre's chess games
All 150 games by Patrick Le Corre in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 72 wins, 18 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Helmut Froeyman | 2,274 | 3rd Plancoet Open | C29 |
| Aug 2006 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,266 | Hennebont Grand Prix | C29 |
| Jul 2003 | Robert Schuermans | 2,214 | 3rd Plancoet Open | B09 |
| Jul 2003 | Stephane Legrand | 2,187 | 3rd Plancoet Open | E65 |
| Mar 2004 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,178 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,809 |
| 2nd Plancoet Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| 3rd Plancoet Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine | 2003 | 7 | 6 | 2,138 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Morbihan 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Le Corre's chess games?
150 games by Patrick Le Corre, from Oct 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 Patrick Le Corre has played.
What does Patrick Le Corre play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Patrick Le Corre opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Le Corre answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Patrick Le Corre play as White?
As White, Patrick Le Corre's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Le Corre play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Le Corre most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Patrick Le Corre's FIDE rating?
Patrick Le Corre is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Patrick Le Corre played?
Our database contains 150 games by Patrick Le Corre, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 18 draws, 60 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Le Corre?
150 games by Patrick Le Corre 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.