Prepare against Thibaud L'Huillier
France · World #20,355 classical · FIDE ID 631418
Our database contains 136 games by Thibaud L'Huillier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thibaud L'Huillier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thibaud L'Huillier 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 | 2,054 | 2,206 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,120 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,093 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 55 | 34 | 47 | 40.4% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thibaud L'Huillier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thibaud L'Huillier's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 91.4% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — L'Huillier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 65.8% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Thibaud L'Huillier's chess games
All 136 games by Thibaud L'Huillier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Srinivas Sai | 2,360 | Wch U16 | D85 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandre Aumont | 2,191 | ch-FRA Open A | A87 |
| Jan 2006 | Mickael Jeanne | 2,186 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | E97 |
| Jan 2006 | Francois Yacob | 2,163 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B85 |
| Apr 2008 | Fabrice Buffe | 2,150 | chT1B-FRA 0708 | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 1,839 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 1,909 |
| Agneaux St Lo U18 Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,137 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-FRA U20 0405 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,165 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibaud L'Huillier's chess games?
136 games by Thibaud L'Huillier, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Thibaud L'Huillier has played.
What does Thibaud L'Huillier play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Thibaud L'Huillier opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thibaud L'Huillier answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Thibaud L'Huillier play as White?
As White, Thibaud L'Huillier's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thibaud L'Huillier play as Black?
As Black, Thibaud L'Huillier most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Thibaud L'Huillier's FIDE rating?
Thibaud L'Huillier is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Thibaud L'Huillier played?
Our database contains 136 games by Thibaud L'Huillier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibaud L'Huillier?
136 games by Thibaud L'Huillier 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.