Prepare against Philippe Lombart
Belgium · World #70,859 classical · FIDE ID 202789
When preparing against Philippe Lombart, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 150 games by Philippe Lombart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Lombart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Lombart 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 | 1,818 | 2,097 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,981 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,892 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 38 | 24 | 88 | 25.3% |
| As White | 88 | 27 | 13 | 48 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Lombart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Lombart's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 96.6% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lombart usually continues c4 (37.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lombart usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Lombart usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lombart usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lombart usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lombart usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 100.0% | 26.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 19.4% |
Philippe Lombart's chess games
All 150 games by Philippe Lombart 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: 38 wins, 24 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Thierry Verspecht | 2,187 | 1st Camping Cup FIDE | D04 |
| Jan 2010 | Anthony C Ashby | 2,178 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | A86 |
| Jul 2009 | Jean-Michel Lebret | 2,163 | 24th Avoine Open | D34 |
| Aug 2010 | Pierre Hody | 2,139 | Charleroi Open | A82 |
| Jul 2012 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,099 | 27th Avoine Open | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2004 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,985 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Huy Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,280 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-BEL FEFB Elite | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 4th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Lombart's chess games?
150 games by Philippe Lombart, 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 Philippe Lombart has played.
What does Philippe Lombart play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Philippe Lombart opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Lombart answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Philippe Lombart play as White?
As White, Philippe Lombart's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Lombart play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Lombart most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Philippe Lombart's FIDE rating?
Philippe Lombart is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Philippe Lombart played?
Our database contains 150 games by Philippe Lombart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 24 draws, 88 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Lombart?
150 games by Philippe Lombart 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.