Prepare against Quentin Loiseau
IM · France · World #2,620 classical · FIDE ID 665274
Our database contains 844 games by Quentin Loiseau, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Quentin Loiseau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quentin Loiseau 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 | 2,353 | 2,475 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,394 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,383 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 844 | 352 | 262 | 229 | 41.7% |
| As White | 423 | 201 | 121 | 101 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 421 | 151 | 141 | 128 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quentin Loiseau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quentin Loiseau's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 48.5% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 115 | 27.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 20.6% | 69.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Loiseau usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 49.8% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 81 | 38.4% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 60.4% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 51 | 38.1% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Quentin Loiseau's chess games
All 844 games by Quentin Loiseau in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 352 wins, 262 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/11/14 | 32.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 8/18/7 | 24.2% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,669 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | B56 |
| Sep 2018 | Shanglei Lu | 2,635 | ch-World University | B30 |
| Feb 2013 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,612 | 29th Cappelle Open | A65 |
| Jun 2024 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,593 | FRA-chT Top 16 Haute | B94 |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,588 | 14th Sautron Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 39 | 18.5 | 2,329 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 38 | 17 | 2,411 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2009 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2011 | 18 | 15 | 2,250 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 16 | 12 | 2,278 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,115 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quentin Loiseau's chess games?
844 games by Quentin Loiseau, from Jan 2006 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 Quentin Loiseau has played.
What does Quentin Loiseau play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Quentin Loiseau opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quentin Loiseau answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Quentin Loiseau play as White?
As White, Quentin Loiseau's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quentin Loiseau play as Black?
As Black, Quentin Loiseau most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 421 games.
What is Quentin Loiseau's FIDE rating?
Quentin Loiseau is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Quentin Loiseau played?
Our database contains 844 games by Quentin Loiseau, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 262 draws, 229 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quentin Loiseau?
844 games by Quentin Loiseau 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.