Prepare against Romain Gaudfrin
France · World #95,319 classical · FIDE ID 651080923
When preparing against Romain Gaudfrin, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Romain Gaudfrin, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romain Gaudfrin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Gaudfrin 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 | 1,744 | 1,757 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,698 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,699 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 3 | 28 | 40.4% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Gaudfrin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Gaudfrin's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues Nc3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gaudfrin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Romain Gaudfrin's chess games
All 52 games by Romain Gaudfrin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 21 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Christophe Di Marco | 1,820 | 7th Herlies Open | A07 |
| Mar 2021 | Raphael Alberola | 1,664 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B01 |
| Jan 2021 | Frederic Dumont | 1,366 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B12 |
| Apr 2021 | Romuald Lapperriere | 1,275 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | B23 |
| Feb 2021 | Khan Aliyarli | 1,222 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,464 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,828 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,564 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,747 |
| 7th Herlies Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,823 |
| TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Gaudfrin's chess games?
52 games by Romain Gaudfrin, from Aug 2021 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 Romain Gaudfrin has played.
What does Romain Gaudfrin play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Romain Gaudfrin opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Gaudfrin answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Romain Gaudfrin play as White?
As White, Romain Gaudfrin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Gaudfrin play as Black?
As Black, Romain Gaudfrin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Romain Gaudfrin's FIDE rating?
Romain Gaudfrin is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Romain Gaudfrin played?
Our database contains 52 games by Romain Gaudfrin, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Gaudfrin?
52 games by Romain Gaudfrin 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.