Prepare against Xavier Lebrun
France · World #19,382 classical · FIDE ID 613100
Our database contains 271 games by Xavier Lebrun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Lebrun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Lebrun 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 | 2,062 | 2,234 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,041 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,190 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 133 | 52 | 87 | 49.1% |
| As White | 126 | 75 | 21 | 30 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 146 | 58 | 31 | 57 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Lebrun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Lebrun's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 99.2% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lebrun usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lebrun usually continues d4 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lebrun usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lebrun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 71.4% | 31.1% |
| d6 | 18 | 28.6% | 69.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 93.4% | 57.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Xavier Lebrun's chess games
All 271 games by Xavier Lebrun 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: 133 wins, 52 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,448 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | C63 |
| May 2013 | Nicolas Giffard | 2,350 | 36th Syre Memorial Open | D79 |
| May 2005 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,344 | 28th Syre Memorial Open | D00 |
| May 2013 | Erik-Jan Hummel | 2,307 | 36th Syre Memorial Open | C16 |
| Jan 1997 | Pascal Coupet | 2,290 | 18th Cannes Open B | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 10th Elancourt Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 1st Gif sur Yvette Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Elancourt Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,230 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,370 |
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Lebrun's chess games?
271 games by Xavier Lebrun, 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 Xavier Lebrun has played.
What does Xavier Lebrun play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Xavier Lebrun opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Lebrun answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Xavier Lebrun play as White?
As White, Xavier Lebrun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 90.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Lebrun play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Lebrun most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (16 games, 68.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Xavier Lebrun's FIDE rating?
Xavier Lebrun is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Xavier Lebrun played?
Our database contains 271 games by Xavier Lebrun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 52 draws, 87 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Lebrun?
271 games by Xavier Lebrun 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.