Prepare against Stephane Le Bail
France · World #90,163 classical · FIDE ID 655368
When preparing against Stephane Le Bail, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 47 games by Stephane Le Bail, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Le Bail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Le Bail 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 | 1,758 | 1,861 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,788 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Le Bail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Le Bail's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bail usually continues Bf4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bail usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Bail usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bail usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Bail usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 81.3% |
Stephane Le Bail's chess games
All 47 games by Stephane Le Bail in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Thomas Dietrich | 1,729 | ch-FRA Open C | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Noel Gillet | 1,711 | ch-FRA Open C | D36 |
| Aug 2012 | Camille Goulesque | 1,703 | ch-FRA Open C | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Jean-Claude Gobbetto | 1,702 | ch-FRA Open C | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Christophe Desgranges | 1,700 | ch-FRA Open C | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open C | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 1,806 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 1,537 |
| 15th Chateauroux Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,723 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,818 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Le Bail's chess games?
47 games by Stephane Le Bail, from Oct 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 Stephane Le Bail has played.
What does Stephane Le Bail play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Stephane Le Bail opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Le Bail answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephane Le Bail play as White?
As White, Stephane Le Bail's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Le Bail play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Le Bail most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stephane Le Bail's FIDE rating?
Stephane Le Bail is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Stephane Le Bail played?
Our database contains 47 games by Stephane Le Bail, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Le Bail?
47 games by Stephane Le Bail 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.