Prepare against Yves Loysel
France · World #128,520 classical · FIDE ID 20669747
When preparing against Yves Loysel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Yves Loysel, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Loysel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Loysel 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 | 1,651 | 1,800 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,668 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Loysel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Loysel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Loysel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Loysel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Loysel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Yves Loysel's chess games
All 38 games by Yves Loysel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Amor Hammadi | 1,760 | chT3-FRA | B17 |
| Dec 2009 | Bernard Lubrano | 1,604 | 2nd Marseille Open | C57 |
| Dec 2009 | Sebastien Deligey | 1,597 | 2nd Marseille Open | C06 |
| Dec 2009 | Walid Belkhir | 1,499 | 2nd Marseille Open | B07 |
| Dec 2012 | Yannick Pieri | 1,493 | 5th Marseille Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
| Val Thorens Open B | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 5th Marseille Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,855 |
| 1st Marrakesh Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2,025 |
| Saint Affrique Open 18th | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,025 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Loysel's chess games?
38 games by Yves Loysel, from Sep 2009 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 Loysel has played.
What does Yves Loysel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Yves Loysel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Loysel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Yves Loysel play as White?
As White, Yves Loysel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Loysel play as Black?
As Black, Yves Loysel most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yves Loysel's FIDE rating?
Yves Loysel is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Yves Loysel played?
Our database contains 38 games by Yves Loysel, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Loysel?
38 games by Yves Loysel 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.