chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing

Yves Lamorelle

Number of games in database: 45
Years covered: 1983 to 2011
Last FIDE rating: 2052 (2111 rapid)
Highest rating achieved in database: 2264
Overall record: +7 -21 =17 (34.4%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games.

Repertoire Explorer
Most played openings
C02 French, Advance (5 games)
C50 Giuoco Piano (4 games)
E70 King's Indian (3 games)
A48 King's Indian (3 games)
B31 Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation (3 games)
B08 Pirc, Classical (2 games)
B53 Sicilian (2 games)
B01 Scandinavian (2 games)

Search Sacrifice Explorer for Yves Lamorelle
Search Google for Yves Lamorelle
FIDE player card for Yves Lamorelle

YVES LAMORELLE
(born Jul-21-1954, 71 years old) France

[what is this?]
FIDE Master

Try our new games table.

 page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. Y Lamorelle vs S Rachels  0-1451983Regency MastersB53 Sicilian
2. Y Lamorelle vs C Crouch  1-0221983Regency MastersB53 Sicilian
3. P Gelpke vs Y Lamorelle  1-0291983Regency MastersA48 King's Indian
4. Y Lamorelle vs U Zak  1-0201983Regency MastersB50 Sicilian
5. Hodgson vs Y Lamorelle  1-0331983Regency MastersC53 Giuoco Piano
6. E Prie vs Y Lamorelle  1-0191984Meudon OpenC41 Philidor Defense
7. Y Lamorelle vs H Ree  0-1341984Meudon OpenC02 French, Advance
8. Y Lamorelle vs J Franzen  ½-½431985Cappelle OpenC55 Two Knights Defense
9. Y Lamorelle vs D Collin  ½-½231985Cappelle OpenC50 Giuoco Piano
10. Y Lamorelle vs M Mancini  ½-½391985Cappelle OpenC50 Giuoco Piano
11. G Andruet vs Y Lamorelle 1-0401985French ChampionshipA26 English
12. Y Lamorelle vs J Galmiche  ½-½501995Cannes Martinez OpenB52 Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack
13. Y Lamorelle vs F Corrigan  ½-½321995Cannes Martinez OpenB31 Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation
14. G Koelsch vs Y Lamorelle  ½-½181995Cannes Martinez OpenA48 King's Indian
15. Y Lamorelle vs B Javet  ½-½181995Cannes Martinez OpenC02 French, Advance
16. M Cirovic vs Y Lamorelle  ½-½391995Cannes Martinez OpenE70 King's Indian
17. C Schild vs Y Lamorelle  1-0431995Cannes Martinez OpenC69 Ruy Lopez, Exchange, Gligoric Variation
18. Y Lamorelle vs L Gregus  1-0391995Cannes Martinez OpenC02 French, Advance
19. P Varga vs Y Lamorelle  1-0321995Cannes Martinez OpenE71 King's Indian, Makagonov System (5.h3)
20. M Mrdja vs Y Lamorelle  1-0371995Cannes Martinez OpenC77 Ruy Lopez
21. Y Lamorelle vs Florian Vasilescu  ½-½461996Cannes Martinez OpenC02 French, Advance
22. S Maze vs Y Lamorelle  0-1271996Cannes Martinez OpenB01 Scandinavian
23. Y Lamorelle vs Y Afek  0-1211996Cannes Martinez OpenB31 Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation
24. J Lebel-Arias vs Y Lamorelle  ½-½401996Cannes Martinez OpenA48 King's Indian
25. Y Lamorelle vs Lionel Mallet  1-0371996Cannes Martinez OpenC15 French, Winawer
 page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45  PGN Download
  REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2) | Lamorelle wins | Lamorelle loses  

Kibitzer's Corner
Aug-07-07  stanleys: I played my "immortal game" against this experienced French Fide master.Here it is:

Lamorelle(2266) - stanleys(2139)
French 3rd division(teams)/2005

1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.Nf3 dxe5 5.Nxe5 g6 6.Qf3 Be6 7.Bd2 c6 8.Nc3 Nd7 9.Nxd7 Qxd7 10.Ne4 Bg4 11.Qb3 Nb6 12.Ng5 Qd5 13.c4 Qxd4!? 14.Bc3 Qf4 15.Bxh8 Qxg5 16.Bd4 0-0-0 17.Qe3 Qh4 18.Bxb6?! axb6?! (totally missed 18...Bh6!) 19.Be2 Bh6!?! (to be honnest,didn't see he could take on g4 with check) 20.Bxg4+ Qxg4 21.Qxh6?!(perhaps 21.Qh3 is stronger)21...Qxg2 22.Rf1?!(22.Ke2 was a better option)


click for larger view

22...Rd4!!(we couldn't find any defence for white after this move) 23.Ke2 Qe4+ 24.Qe3 Qc2+ 25.Kf3 Rd3+ 26.Rae1 Rxe3+ 27.Rxe3 Qxb2 28.Rd1 Qf6+ 29.Ke2 e5 30.Re4 Qf5 31.f3 Qh3 32.Rd2 Qxh2+ 33.Kd3 Qg3 34.Rde2 Qxf3+ 35.R4e3 Qf5+ 36.Kc3 f6 37.Rd2 e4 38.Kb3 Qf4 39.Rde2 f5 40.Kc2 h5 41.Ra3 Kc7 42.Rd2 e3 43.Re2 Qxc4+ 0:1

Aug-09-07  whiteshark: <stanleys: <22...Rd4!!>>

Really a fair and beautiful move !!!

Dec-22-11  Tietie007: Je l'ai vu en direct, cette partie ! Lamorelle, dépité, avait avoué n'avoir rien compris à celle-ci !

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific player only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes!
Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC