Prepare against Seymour Gelet
Canada · World #23,728 classical · FIDE ID 2616190
Our database contains 79 games by Seymour Gelet, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seymour Gelet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seymour Gelet 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 | 2,027 | 2,083 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,006 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 16 | 31 | 40.5% |
| As White | 41 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 92.7% | 64.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gelet usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gelet usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Gelet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gelet usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Seymour Gelet's chess games
All 79 games by Seymour Gelet in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D64 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Erwin Casareno | 2,246 | Quebec Open | B30 |
| May 2017 | Mathieu Cloutier | 2,180 | Montreal Mercredi 05 | A60 |
| Jul 2024 | Rafael Adam | 2,161 | Canadian Open | A07 |
| Feb 2016 | Daniel Boudreau | 2,119 | Montreal Mercredi 02 | E11 |
| Feb 2016 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 2,119 | Montreal Mercredi 02 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Mauricie Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-Quebec U16 | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,023 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seymour Gelet's chess games?
79 games by Seymour Gelet, from Sep 2012 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 Seymour Gelet has played.
What does Seymour Gelet play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Seymour Gelet opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seymour Gelet answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Seymour Gelet play as White?
As White, Seymour Gelet's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seymour Gelet play as Black?
As Black, Seymour Gelet most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Seymour Gelet's FIDE rating?
Seymour Gelet is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Seymour Gelet played?
Our database contains 79 games by Seymour Gelet, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seymour Gelet?
79 games by Seymour Gelet 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.