Prepare against Thierry L'Henoret
France · World #30,536 classical · FIDE ID 610313
When preparing against Thierry L'Henoret, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 177 games by Thierry L'Henoret, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry L'Henoret's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry L'Henoret 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 | 1,982 | 2,175 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 56 | 62 | 59 | 31.6% |
| As White | 79 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 98 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry L'Henoret's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry L'Henoret's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 51.9% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 36.7% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.4% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — L'Henoret usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 71.1% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 24.4% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 60.6% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 39.4% | 19.2% |
Thierry L'Henoret's chess games
All 177 games by Thierry L'Henoret 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: 56 wins, 62 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,304 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | D36 |
| Jul 2004 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,257 | ch-Paris Open A | D29 |
| Jul 2004 | Noham Jablonski | 2,249 | ch-Paris Open A | D04 |
| Jan 1995 | Eric Boulard | 2,225 | Paris Open | C00 |
| Jan 2008 | Olivier Betton | 2,197 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,978 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,257 |
| Bois Colombes schev | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,287 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry L'Henoret's chess games?
177 games by Thierry L'Henoret, 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 Thierry L'Henoret has played.
What does Thierry L'Henoret play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Thierry L'Henoret opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry L'Henoret answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Thierry L'Henoret play as White?
As White, Thierry L'Henoret's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry L'Henoret play as Black?
As Black, Thierry L'Henoret most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Thierry L'Henoret's FIDE rating?
Thierry L'Henoret is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Thierry L'Henoret played?
Our database contains 177 games by Thierry L'Henoret, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 62 draws, 59 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry L'Henoret?
177 games by Thierry L'Henoret 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.