Prepare against Stephane Legrand
France · World #29,548 classical · FIDE ID 608670
Our database contains 96 games by Stephane Legrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Legrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Legrand 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 | 1,988 | 2,201 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,106 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 43 | 15 | 38 | 44.8% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 5 | 23 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Legrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Legrand's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 84.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Legrand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Legrand usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Legrand usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Legrand usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Legrand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Legrand usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Stephane Legrand's chess games
All 96 games by Stephane Legrand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Marc Santo-Roman | 2,426 | St Chely d'Aubrac Open 1st | A89 |
| Aug 2001 | Laurent Verat | 2,319 | St Chely d'Aubrac Open 1st | E05 |
| Oct 2016 | Patrick Van Dongen | 2,316 | 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | C06 |
| Jan 2002 | Roza Lallemand | 2,300 | 5th Saint Quentin Open | A52 |
| Jan 1994 | Philippe Cerisier | 2,300 | ch-FRA Accession | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 16th Montigny Autumn A | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,228 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| St Chely d'Aubrac Open 1st | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,391 |
| Massy Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Legrand's chess games?
96 games by Stephane Legrand, from Apr 2003 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 Legrand has played.
What does Stephane Legrand play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Stephane Legrand opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Legrand answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Stephane Legrand play as White?
As White, Stephane Legrand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Legrand play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Legrand most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Stephane Legrand's FIDE rating?
Stephane Legrand is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stephane Legrand played?
Our database contains 96 games by Stephane Legrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Legrand?
96 games by Stephane Legrand 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.