Prepare against Sylvain Lorans
CM · France · World #10,005 classical · FIDE ID 605794
When preparing against Sylvain Lorans, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Sylvain Lorans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Lorans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Lorans 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 | 2,169 | 2,212 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,199 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,090 | Jan 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 124 | 37 | 104 | 46.8% |
| As White | 130 | 63 | 18 | 49 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 135 | 61 | 19 | 55 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Lorans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Lorans's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 80.8% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lorans usually continues c4 (32.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lorans usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Lorans usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Lorans usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lorans usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lorans usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.2% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 87.2% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
Sylvain Lorans's chess games
All 265 games by Sylvain Lorans 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: 124 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 30 | 14/3/13 | 46.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E96 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,341 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Calin Gheorghiu | 2,313 | Titled Tue Early | E54 |
| Mar 2024 | Sergey Dmitriev | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Mar 2024 | Levente Miszler | 2,287 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Ilja Haitin | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 32 | 2,057 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,849 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-Reunion | 2006 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,289 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,013 |
| 10th Reunion Open | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,139 |
| 8th Reunion Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 12th Reunion Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Lorans's chess games?
265 games by Sylvain Lorans, 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 Sylvain Lorans has played.
What does Sylvain Lorans play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Sylvain Lorans opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Lorans answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Lorans play as White?
As White, Sylvain Lorans's most-played openings in our database are: London System (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Lorans play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Lorans most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Sylvain Lorans's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Lorans is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Sylvain Lorans played?
Our database contains 265 games by Sylvain Lorans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Lorans?
265 games by Sylvain Lorans 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.