Prepare against Pierre Laurent-Paoli
GM · France · World #303 classical · FIDE ID 26017962
When preparing against Pierre Laurent-Paoli, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 589 games by Pierre Laurent-Paoli, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Laurent-Paoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Laurent-Paoli 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 | 2,550 | 2,583 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,530 | 2,530 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,476 | 2,476 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 250 | 214 | 124 | 42.4% |
| As White | 293 | 140 | 101 | 52 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 296 | 110 | 113 | 72 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Laurent-Paoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Laurent-Paoli's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 61.8% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 79 | 27.0% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 9.6% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Laurent-Paoli usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 66 | 40.5% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 63 | 38.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 8.6% | 60.7% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 7.4% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 86.1% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Pierre Laurent-Paoli's chess games
All 589 games by Pierre Laurent-Paoli in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Oct 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: 250 wins, 214 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Daniil Yuffa | 2,657 | French Open Blitz | A09 |
| Jul 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,647 | 41st Benasque Open | B51 |
| Mar 2023 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,636 | Paris GM | B77 |
| Jun 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,635 | Coupe de France | E28 |
| Feb 2025 | Ediz Gurel | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 23 | 13 | 2,300 |
| Basel Swiss YM | 2024 | 22 | 18.5 | 2,622 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,479 |
| 97th ch-FRA | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,557 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,575 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,195 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,663 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Laurent-Paoli's chess games?
589 games by Pierre Laurent-Paoli, from Sep 2010 to Oct 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 Pierre Laurent-Paoli has played.
What does Pierre Laurent-Paoli play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Pierre Laurent-Paoli opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Laurent-Paoli answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Pierre Laurent-Paoli play as White?
As White, Pierre Laurent-Paoli's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Laurent-Paoli play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Laurent-Paoli most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Pierre Laurent-Paoli's FIDE rating?
Pierre Laurent-Paoli is currently rated 2,550 in classical chess, 2,530 in rapid and 2,476 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,583 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Pierre Laurent-Paoli played?
Our database contains 589 games by Pierre Laurent-Paoli, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 214 draws, 124 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Laurent-Paoli?
589 games by Pierre Laurent-Paoli 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.