Prepare against Charles Monroy
IM · France · World #2,393 classical · FIDE ID 621641
Our database contains 526 games by Charles Monroy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Charles Monroy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Monroy 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 | 2,363 | 2,459 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,468 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,416 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 212 | 158 | 156 | 40.3% |
| As White | 269 | 121 | 82 | 66 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 257 | 91 | 76 | 90 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Monroy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Monroy's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 45.7% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 116 | 43.1% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 6.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.5% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Monroy usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Monroy usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Monroy usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Monroy usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Monroy usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Monroy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 49.2% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 17.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 19 | 15.6% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 7.4% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 78.2% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.9% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
Charles Monroy's chess games
All 526 games by Charles Monroy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 212 wins, 158 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,602 | ch-FRA Blitz | E90 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel Fridman | 2,569 | ch-Paris | E15 |
| Jan 2015 | Sebastien Maze | 2,560 | ch-Paris rapid | E90 |
| Jul 2009 | Petr Haba | 2,533 | Pardubice Czech Open A | D30 |
| Aug 2018 | Pierre Bailet | 2,496 | ch-FRA Accession | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,198 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,254 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,325 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,411 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Monroy's chess games?
526 games by Charles Monroy, from Apr 2003 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 Charles Monroy has played.
What does Charles Monroy play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Charles Monroy opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Monroy answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Charles Monroy play as White?
As White, Charles Monroy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Monroy play as Black?
As Black, Charles Monroy most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Charles Monroy's FIDE rating?
Charles Monroy is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (May 2010).
How many games has Charles Monroy played?
Our database contains 526 games by Charles Monroy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 158 draws, 156 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Monroy?
526 games by Charles Monroy 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.