Prepare against Serge Lemieux
Canada · World #102,117 classical · FIDE ID 2611996
When preparing against Serge Lemieux, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Serge Lemieux, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Serge Lemieux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Lemieux 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 | 1,723 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 46 | 19 | 99 | 28.0% |
| As White | 76 | 23 | 10 | 43 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 23 | 9 | 56 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Lemieux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Lemieux's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 92.1% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lemieux usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 66.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 42.4% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 33.3% | 22.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Serge Lemieux's chess games
All 164 games by Serge Lemieux in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 19 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/1/10 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Hong Rui Zhu | 2,002 | Quebec Open | C02 |
| Feb 2011 | Claude Lalumiere | 1,985 | Montreal Oasis Open | A57 |
| Jul 2010 | Pierre Beaulieu | 1,985 | ch-Quebec Open B | C14 |
| Jul 2018 | John Upper | 1,969 | Quebec Open | A54 |
| Jun 2016 | Norman Devine | 1,959 | Gatineau Outaouais Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2018 | 19 | 5 | 1,736 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,763 |
| ch-Quebec Senior | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,542 |
| Quebec COQ Open | 2001 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| Montreal Juste pour jouer | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,465 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1,434 |
| Quebec Open U1700 | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Lemieux's chess games?
164 games by Serge Lemieux, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Serge Lemieux has played.
What does Serge Lemieux play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Serge Lemieux opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Lemieux answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Serge Lemieux play as White?
As White, Serge Lemieux's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Lemieux play as Black?
As Black, Serge Lemieux most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Serge Lemieux's FIDE rating?
Serge Lemieux is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Serge Lemieux played?
Our database contains 164 games by Serge Lemieux, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 19 draws, 99 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Lemieux?
164 games by Serge Lemieux 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.