Prepare against Victor Labussiere
FM · Brazil · World #3,897 classical · FIDE ID 2183129
When preparing against Victor Labussiere, expect 1.c4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 638 games by Victor Labussiere, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Victor Labussiere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Labussiere 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 | 2,306 | 2,363 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,263 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,271 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 638 | 338 | 93 | 207 | 53.0% |
| As White | 318 | 170 | 49 | 99 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 320 | 168 | 44 | 108 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Labussiere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Labussiere's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 105 | 33.0% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 97 | 30.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 77 | 24.2% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 12.3% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues Nc3 (82.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues Bc4 (72.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Labussiere usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 143 | 94.7% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 78.4% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 22 | 21.6% | 59.1% |
Victor Labussiere's chess games
All 638 games by Victor Labussiere in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Sep 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: 338 wins, 93 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 16/2/4 | 72.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 71 | 38/11/22 | 53.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jan 2022 | Darcy Lima | 2,507 | 8th Florianopolis Open | A28 |
| Dec 2019 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,489 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | B41 |
| Jun 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,480 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Jun 2020 | Nikita Matinian | 2,475 | Titled Tue | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 213 | 110 | 2,286 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,907 |
| Goiania FEXEG Cup | 2020 | 18 | 14 | 2,165 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,988 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top D | 2021 | 14 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Goiania Open | 2021 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,130 |
| Brasilia ch-Centro Oeste | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-BRA U14 | 2018 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,002 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yago Labussiere (14 games) · Gabriel Gonzaga Garcia (10 games) · Abel Cardoso Dos Santos (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Labussiere's chess games?
638 games by Victor Labussiere, from Jan 2015 to Sep 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 Victor Labussiere has played.
What does Victor Labussiere play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Victor Labussiere opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Labussiere answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Victor Labussiere play as White?
As White, Victor Labussiere's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 46.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Labussiere play as Black?
As Black, Victor Labussiere most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Victor Labussiere's FIDE rating?
Victor Labussiere is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Victor Labussiere played?
Our database contains 638 games by Victor Labussiere, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 338 wins, 93 draws, 207 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Labussiere?
638 games by Victor Labussiere 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.