Prepare against Raymond Gouait
France · World #122,814 classical · FIDE ID 20621604
When preparing against Raymond Gouait, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Raymond Gouait, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Gouait's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond Gouait 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 | 1,666 | 1,695 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,657 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,689 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Gouait's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Gouait's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Gouait usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gouait usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gouait usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Gouait usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Raymond Gouait's chess games
All 36 games by Raymond Gouait in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Jacques Baroudel | 1,779 | ch-FRA Open C | B25 |
| Feb 2015 | John R Beadle | 1,694 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | E67 |
| May 2020 | Jean-Marc Naillou | 1,449 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A13 |
| May 2020 | Leo Thibous | 1,380 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A30 |
| May 2015 | Nicolas Laurent | 1,374 | 31th Martinique Open A | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,420 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,595 |
| 31th Martinique Open A | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,568 |
| 11th Martinique Gratien Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,560 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,777 |
| ch-Martinique | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
| Schoelcher Martinique Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,486 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Gouait's chess games?
36 games by Raymond Gouait, from Oct 2007 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 Raymond Gouait has played.
What does Raymond Gouait play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Raymond Gouait opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Gouait answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raymond Gouait play as White?
As White, Raymond Gouait's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Gouait play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Gouait most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Raymond Gouait's FIDE rating?
Raymond Gouait is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Raymond Gouait played?
Our database contains 36 games by Raymond Gouait, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Gouait?
36 games by Raymond Gouait 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.