Prepare against Valery Le Pape
France · World #32,396 classical · FIDE ID 634840
Our database contains 45 games by Valery Le Pape, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valery Le Pape's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Le Pape 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 | 1,972 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,004 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 35.6% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Le Pape's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Le Pape's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 47.8% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Pape usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Pape usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pape usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 36.4% score
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Pape usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pape usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Pape usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Valery Le Pape's chess games
All 45 games by Valery Le Pape 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Omega Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Ludwig Fantin | 2,255 | 2nd Rohde Open | B76 |
| Jan 2003 | Remy Jossien | 2,181 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | A10 |
| Oct 2002 | Tony Archambaud | 2,137 | 2nd Rohde Open | E99 |
| Mar 2006 | Christian Derieux | 2,135 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | A61 |
| Mar 2006 | Jules Moussard | 2,117 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,857 |
| 2nd Rohde Open | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,992 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,804 |
| 33rd Cappelle Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,895 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,209 |
| 27th Cappelle Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Le Pape's chess games?
45 games by Valery Le Pape, 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 Valery Le Pape has played.
What does Valery Le Pape play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Valery Le Pape opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Le Pape answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valery Le Pape play as White?
As White, Valery Le Pape's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Le Pape play as Black?
As Black, Valery Le Pape most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Valery Le Pape's FIDE rating?
Valery Le Pape is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Valery Le Pape played?
Our database contains 45 games by Valery Le Pape, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Le Pape?
45 games by Valery Le Pape 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.