Prepare against Thomas Levesque
France · World #56,571 classical · FIDE ID 633755
When preparing against Thomas Levesque, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Thomas Levesque, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Levesque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Levesque 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 | 1,869 | 2,109 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,016 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,936 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 17 | 54 | 38.8% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Levesque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Levesque's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 20 | 33.3% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Levesque usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Levesque usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Levesque usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Levesque usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Levesque usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Levesque usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 85.2% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 80.0% | 15.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Thomas Levesque's chess games
All 116 games by Thomas Levesque in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 45 wins, 17 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/1/13 | 12.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Namig Guliyev | 2,564 | Le Port Marly Leonard Open | C14 |
| May 2014 | Sebastien Pucher | 2,294 | 32nd Metz Open | D43 |
| Jul 2006 | Mario Mancini | 2,258 | Agneaux St Lo Seniors Open | C05 |
| Jan 2022 | Idris Asadzade | 2,196 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A03 |
| May 2014 | Christian Derieux | 2,125 | 32nd Metz Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,198 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,044 |
| Brighton e2e4 Masters | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
| Brighton e2e4 Challengers-D | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| 32nd Metz Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| Massy Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Levesque's chess games?
116 games by Thomas Levesque, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Thomas Levesque has played.
What does Thomas Levesque play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Thomas Levesque opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.f4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Levesque answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Levesque play as White?
As White, Thomas Levesque's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Levesque play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Levesque most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Thomas Levesque's FIDE rating?
Thomas Levesque is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Thomas Levesque played?
Our database contains 116 games by Thomas Levesque, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 17 draws, 54 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Levesque?
116 games by Thomas Levesque 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.