Prepare against Arthur Macon
FM · France · World #3,966 classical · FIDE ID 20654707
Our database contains 203 games by Arthur Macon, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Macon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Macon 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 | 2,304 | 2,368 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,308 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,310 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 78 | 65 | 59 | 38.4% |
| As White | 103 | 47 | 33 | 23 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Macon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Macon's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 49.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 48 | 46.6% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Macon usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Macon usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Macon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Macon usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Macon usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Macon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 75.8% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.1% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Arthur Macon's chess games
All 203 games by Arthur Macon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 78 wins, 65 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Khamparia Akshat | 2,398 | 94th ch-Paris | A01 |
| Aug 2019 | Floryan Eugene | 2,337 | ch-Francophonie 7th | B02 |
| Jul 2009 | Aurelien Crut | 2,335 | Saint Affrique Open 17th | D52 |
| Jul 2024 | Timur Kocharin | 2,323 | ch-Paris IdF | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Shah Dev | 2,292 | ch-Paris IdF | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris IdF | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 2,251 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 1,873 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Trophee ADIM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Macon's chess games?
203 games by Arthur Macon, from Jul 2008 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 Arthur Macon has played.
What does Arthur Macon play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Arthur Macon opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Macon answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Arthur Macon play as White?
As White, Arthur Macon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Macon play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Macon most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Arthur Macon's FIDE rating?
Arthur Macon is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Arthur Macon played?
Our database contains 203 games by Arthur Macon, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 65 draws, 59 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Macon?
203 games by Arthur Macon 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.