Prepare against Romain Lambert
France · World #12,767 classical · FIDE ID 658111
When preparing against Romain Lambert, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 123 games by Romain Lambert, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romain Lambert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Lambert 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 | 2,131 | 2,211 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,122 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 42 | 34 | 47 | 34.1% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Lambert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Lambert's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 86.8% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Lambert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lambert usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lambert usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lambert usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lambert usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lambert usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Romain Lambert's chess games
All 123 games by Romain Lambert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 42 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Ivajlo Enchev | 2,424 | 4th Marseille Open | A70 |
| Jun 2023 | David Housieaux | 2,397 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E92 |
| Nov 2017 | Matvei Shcherbin | 2,366 | 1st Paris European Corporate | A29 |
| Apr 2009 | Nicolas Bacon | 2,222 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | B33 |
| Aug 2008 | Francois Brethes | 2,194 | ch-FRA Open A | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,325 |
| Vitrolles | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,234 |
| 6th Mont de Marsan Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,885 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,313 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,257 |
| chT1-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Lambert's chess games?
123 games by Romain Lambert, from Jul 2006 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 Lambert has played.
What does Romain Lambert play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Romain Lambert opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Lambert answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Romain Lambert play as White?
As White, Romain Lambert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Lambert play as Black?
As Black, Romain Lambert most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Romain Lambert's FIDE rating?
Romain Lambert is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (May 2022).
How many games has Romain Lambert played?
Our database contains 123 games by Romain Lambert, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Lambert?
123 games by Romain Lambert 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.