Prepare against Romain Gemelli
CHE · World #8,068 classical · FIDE ID 1336401
When preparing against Romain Gemelli, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 121 games by Romain Gemelli, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Romain Gemelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Gemelli 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 | 2,204 | 2,281 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,286 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,133 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 36 | 35 | 50 | 29.8% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 15 | 27 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Gemelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Gemelli's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 78.1% | 43.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gemelli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Romain Gemelli's chess games
All 121 games by Romain Gemelli in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthias Gantner | 2,294 | TCh-SUI 2026 | E64 |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Shoshin | 2,277 | 57th Biel HTO | E49 |
| Jul 2024 | Matteo Jaggy | 2,241 | 57th Biel HTO | E04 |
| Jul 2022 | Fabian Ferster | 2,173 | ch-SUI 121st | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Hannes Metzinger | 2,105 | 6th Maurice David | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| EU Union-ch U12 16th | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,643 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| ch-EU Union U14 17th | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,514 |
| Djerba Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Gemelli's chess games?
121 games by Romain Gemelli, from Aug 2017 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 Romain Gemelli has played.
What does Romain Gemelli play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Romain Gemelli opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Gemelli answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Romain Gemelli play as White?
As White, Romain Gemelli's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Gemelli play as Black?
As Black, Romain Gemelli most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Romain Gemelli's FIDE rating?
Romain Gemelli is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Romain Gemelli played?
Our database contains 121 games by Romain Gemelli, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Gemelli?
121 games by Romain Gemelli 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.