Prepare against Philippe Lesage
Canada · World #90,360 classical · FIDE ID 2623480
When preparing against Philippe Lesage, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 65 games by Philippe Lesage, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Lesage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Lesage 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 | 1,757 | 1,840 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 29.2% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Lesage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Lesage's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 59.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 40.6% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Lesage usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Lesage usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Lesage usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lesage usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Lesage usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lesage usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Philippe Lesage's chess games
All 65 games by Philippe Lesage in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Jonathan Vezeau | 2,057 | Montreal Perce Neige | E15 |
| Apr 2018 | Enyonam Sewa Fumey | 1,800 | Montreal Perce Neige | A16 |
| May 2026 | Vincent Lamy | 1,764 | 5e Tournoi du mardi à Laval 2026 | Section A (FIDE) | C02 |
| Apr 2017 | Guennadi Kozlov | 1,740 | ch-Quebec Senior | B27 |
| Apr 2017 | Luc Gauthier | 1,699 | ch-Quebec Senior | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laval Open | 2019 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-Quebec Senior | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,857 |
| Quebec Open U1700 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,698 |
| Montreal Perce Neige | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Quebec qual | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,644 |
| 4ème Tournoi du mardi à Laval | Section A (FIDE) | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,534 |
| Montreal Winter Classic | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Lesage's chess games?
65 games by Philippe Lesage, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Philippe Lesage has played.
What does Philippe Lesage play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Philippe Lesage opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Lesage answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Philippe Lesage play as White?
As White, Philippe Lesage's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Lesage play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Lesage most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Philippe Lesage's FIDE rating?
Philippe Lesage is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (May 2024).
How many games has Philippe Lesage played?
Our database contains 65 games by Philippe Lesage, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Lesage?
65 games by Philippe Lesage 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.