Prepare against Christian Michaud
CHE · World #23,842 classical · FIDE ID 1304895
Our database contains 59 games by Christian Michaud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Michaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Michaud 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 | 2,026 | 2,135 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,089 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,070 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 30.5% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Michaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Michaud's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 65.5% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Michaud usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Michaud usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Michaud usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Michaud usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Michaud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Christian Michaud's chess games
All 59 games by Christian Michaud 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Valerio Di Fonzo | 2,245 | Geneve Open | B04 |
| Jan 1997 | Jean-Marc Horber | 2,130 | Geneve Open | B20 |
| Nov 2015 | Jonathan Grept | 1,938 | 6th Monthey Open | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1997 | 22 | 7 | 2,125 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 1994 | 7 | 5 | 2,371 |
| TDL Open | 1994 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,115 |
| 6th Monthey Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,217 |
| Chiasso Open 2 | 1991 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Crans Montana Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Michaud's chess games?
59 games by Christian Michaud, 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 Christian Michaud has played.
What does Christian Michaud play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Christian Michaud opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Michaud answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Christian Michaud play as White?
As White, Christian Michaud's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Michaud play as Black?
As Black, Christian Michaud most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Christian Michaud's FIDE rating?
Christian Michaud is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Christian Michaud played?
Our database contains 59 games by Christian Michaud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Michaud?
59 games by Christian Michaud 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.