Prepare against Yovann Gatineau
IM · France · World #2,221 classical · FIDE ID 26028999
When preparing against Yovann Gatineau, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 862 games by Yovann Gatineau, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yovann Gatineau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yovann Gatineau 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 | 2,372 | 2,423 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,375 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,378 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 862 | 381 | 163 | 318 | 44.2% |
| As White | 438 | 206 | 86 | 146 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 424 | 175 | 77 | 172 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yovann Gatineau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yovann Gatineau's side.
First moves as White (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 299 | 68.3% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 86 | 19.6% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 10.3% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues Bf4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gatineau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 81 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 68 | 30.4% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 41 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 12.1% | 59.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 46.0% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 38 | 27.3% | 51.3% |
| f5 | 30 | 21.6% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Yovann Gatineau's chess games
All 862 games by Yovann Gatineau in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 381 wins, 163 draws, 318 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 108 | 44/15/49 | 40.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 22/16/11 | 44.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 12/6/15 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue Late | D08 |
| Sep 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,764 | Titled Tue | D06 |
| Feb 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,642 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Sep 2018 | Georg Meier | 2,639 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Nov 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,625 | Titled Tue | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 260 | 121 | 2,293 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 2,329 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,279 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-A | 2021 | 15 | 4 | 2,258 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yovann Gatineau's chess games?
862 games by Yovann Gatineau, from Jul 2012 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 Yovann Gatineau has played.
What does Yovann Gatineau play on the first move as White?
Across 438 games with White in our database, Yovann Gatineau opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yovann Gatineau answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Yovann Gatineau play as White?
As White, Yovann Gatineau's most-played openings in our database are: London System (108 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 438 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yovann Gatineau play as Black?
As Black, Yovann Gatineau most often plays: Dutch Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 424 games.
What is Yovann Gatineau's FIDE rating?
Yovann Gatineau is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Yovann Gatineau played?
Our database contains 862 games by Yovann Gatineau, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 381 wins, 163 draws, 318 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yovann Gatineau?
862 games by Yovann Gatineau 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.