Prepare against Yves Lamorelle
FM · France · World #23,449 classical · FIDE ID 601810
Our database contains 275 games by Yves Lamorelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Lamorelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Lamorelle 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 | 2,029 | 2,266 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,125 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,049 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 87 | 63 | 125 | 31.6% |
| As White | 165 | 61 | 42 | 62 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 21 | 63 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Lamorelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Lamorelle's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 98.2% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lamorelle usually continues Nf3 (42.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lamorelle usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lamorelle usually continues d4 (73.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lamorelle usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 96.3% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Yves Lamorelle's chess games
All 275 games by Yves Lamorelle 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: 87 wins, 63 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 44 | 15/11/18 | 34.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,505 | 21st Nice Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Didier Sellos | 2,455 | chT-FRA | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Mershad Sharif | 2,450 | chT-FRA | A53 |
| Jan 1998 | Fabio Bellini | 2,435 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | B22 |
| Aug 2001 | Hugo Tirard | 2,408 | ch-FRA Accession | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 16 | 7 | 2,293 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-FRA 58 | 1983 | 15 | 5 | 2,184 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 13 | 5 | 2,130 |
| ch-FRA 59th Championat | 1984 | 13 | 6 | 2,262 |
| Cannes Open | 2006 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-FRA60 Championnat | 1985 | 12 | 6 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Lamorelle's chess games?
275 games by Yves Lamorelle, 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 Yves Lamorelle has played.
What does Yves Lamorelle play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Yves Lamorelle opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Lamorelle answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Yves Lamorelle play as White?
As White, Yves Lamorelle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Lamorelle play as Black?
As Black, Yves Lamorelle most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 6.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Yves Lamorelle's FIDE rating?
Yves Lamorelle is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Yves Lamorelle played?
Our database contains 275 games by Yves Lamorelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 63 draws, 125 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Lamorelle?
275 games by Yves Lamorelle 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.