Prepare against Augustin Madan
IM · Romania · World #6,348 classical · FIDE ID 1210327
When preparing against Augustin Madan, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Augustin Madan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Augustin Madan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Augustin Madan 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 | 2,239 | 2,425 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,321 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,304 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 125 | 114 | 102 | 36.7% |
| As White | 174 | 79 | 53 | 42 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 167 | 46 | 61 | 60 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Augustin Madan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Augustin Madan's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 57.5% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 53 | 30.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.9% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Madan usually continues Nc3 (71.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Madan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Madan usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Madan usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Madan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Madan usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 60.4% | 37.3% |
| c5 | 27 | 29.7% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 70.2% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Augustin Madan's chess games
All 341 games by Augustin Madan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 125 wins, 114 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 18/9/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,456 | Coulsdon Easter | B61 |
| Dec 2005 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,409 | ch-ROM | B09 |
| Dec 2005 | Mihai Ionescu | 2,389 | ch-ROM | E02 |
| Apr 2009 | David J Eggleston | 2,358 | Coulsdon Easter | C01 |
| Apr 2009 | Jack Rudd | 2,357 | Coulsdon Easter | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 17 | 5 | 2,122 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 2,219 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| Coulsdon Easter | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,476 |
| ch-ROM sf U16 | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-ROM | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,418 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Augustin Madan's chess games?
341 games by Augustin Madan, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Augustin Madan has played.
What does Augustin Madan play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Augustin Madan opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Augustin Madan answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Augustin Madan play as White?
As White, Augustin Madan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Augustin Madan play as Black?
As Black, Augustin Madan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Augustin Madan's FIDE rating?
Augustin Madan is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Augustin Madan played?
Our database contains 341 games by Augustin Madan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 114 draws, 102 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Augustin Madan?
341 games by Augustin Madan 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.