Prepare against Vincent Lou
CHE · World #8,929 classical · FIDE ID 1334972
When preparing against Vincent Lou, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Vincent Lou, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Lou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Lou 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 | 2,187 | 2,229 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 26 | 46 | 36.3% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 7 | 25 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Lou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Lou's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lou usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Lou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Vincent Lou's chess games
All 113 games by Vincent Lou in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 41 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,416 | 55th Biel HTO | D38 |
| Sep 2022 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,363 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | E35 |
| Mar 2026 | Oliver Sutter | 2,297 | SGM 2025-2026 | E58 |
| Jul 2019 | Ali Habibi | 2,214 | ch-SUI HT 119th | A58 |
| May 2022 | Laurent Geiser | 2,211 | chT-SUI | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,186 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Bad Ragaz Swiss YM | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| ch-SUI U20 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| ch-SUI 121st | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,274 |
| 55th Biel HTO | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Lou's chess games?
113 games by Vincent Lou, from Jun 2015 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 Vincent Lou has played.
What does Vincent Lou play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Vincent Lou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Lou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincent Lou play as White?
As White, Vincent Lou's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Lou play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Lou most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Vincent Lou's FIDE rating?
Vincent Lou is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Vincent Lou played?
Our database contains 113 games by Vincent Lou, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Lou?
113 games by Vincent Lou 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.