Prepare against Arnaud Matrand
France · World #23,072 classical · FIDE ID 613177
Our database contains 68 games by Arnaud Matrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Matrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Matrand 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 | 2,032 | 2,165 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,073 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 44.1% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Matrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Matrand's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 57.5% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 22.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Matrand usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Matrand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Matrand usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Matrand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Matrand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Matrand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Arnaud Matrand's chess games
All 68 games by Arnaud Matrand 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,380 | Val Thorens Open | A87 |
| Mar 2000 | Jean-Luc Roos | 2,305 | chT-FRA 9900 | B17 |
| Nov 2008 | Jules Moussard | 2,274 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | B20 |
| Mar 2004 | Yves Duhayon | 2,242 | chT2-FRA 0304 | E12 |
| Nov 2003 | Daniel Vanheirzeele | 2,227 | chT2-FRA 0304 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,163 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,174 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 19th Syre Memorial Open | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 4 | 2,385 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,163 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Matrand's chess games?
68 games by Arnaud Matrand, 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 Arnaud Matrand has played.
What does Arnaud Matrand play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Arnaud Matrand opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Matrand answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Matrand play as White?
As White, Arnaud Matrand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Matrand play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Matrand most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Arnaud Matrand's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Matrand is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Arnaud Matrand played?
Our database contains 68 games by Arnaud Matrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Matrand?
68 games by Arnaud Matrand 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.