Prepare against Yoann Le Montagner
France · World #21,695 classical · FIDE ID 633720
Our database contains 152 games by Yoann Le Montagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yoann Le Montagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yoann Le Montagner 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 | 2,043 | 2,114 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,996 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,037 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 45 | 37 | 70 | 29.6% |
| As White | 82 | 24 | 21 | 37 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 16 | 33 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yoann Le Montagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yoann Le Montagner's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Montagner usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Montagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Montagner usually continues Qe2 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Yoann Le Montagner's chess games
All 152 games by Yoann Le Montagner 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: 45 wins, 37 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Nicolas Clery | 2,355 | 30th Cappelle Open | C17 |
| Mar 2008 | Jean-Marie Dubois | 2,280 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B02 |
| Mar 2007 | Johannes Wenzel | 2,190 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | C00 |
| Aug 2008 | Dimitri Dube | 2,124 | ch-FRA Open A | A00 |
| Jan 2007 | Bertrand Delafargue | 2,099 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 1,878 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,146 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yoann Le Montagner's chess games?
152 games by Yoann Le Montagner, 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 Yoann Le Montagner has played.
What does Yoann Le Montagner play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Yoann Le Montagner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yoann Le Montagner answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Yoann Le Montagner play as White?
As White, Yoann Le Montagner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yoann Le Montagner play as Black?
As Black, Yoann Le Montagner most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Yoann Le Montagner's FIDE rating?
Yoann Le Montagner is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Yoann Le Montagner played?
Our database contains 152 games by Yoann Le Montagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 37 draws, 70 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yoann Le Montagner?
152 games by Yoann Le Montagner 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.