Prepare against Claude Maruejols
France · World #57,543 classical · FIDE ID 611760
When preparing against Claude Maruejols, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Claude Maruejols, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claude Maruejols's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Maruejols 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 | 1,864 | 2,056 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,838 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,828 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 154 | 78 | 158 | 39.5% |
| As White | 201 | 89 | 40 | 72 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 189 | 65 | 38 | 86 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Maruejols's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Maruejols's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 93.0% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 6.5% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Maruejols usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 96.0% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 98.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Claude Maruejols's chess games
All 390 games by Claude Maruejols 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: 154 wins, 78 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 23/11/17 | 45.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Petar Velikov | 2,495 | 2nd Cannes Open | D15 |
| Jan 1989 | Christopher Lutz | 2,375 | Marseille Open | B92 |
| Jan 2001 | Antonio Frois | 2,374 | Toulon Open | A55 |
| Oct 1999 | Didier Collas | 2,359 | 5th Toulon Open | A57 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergei Bargan | 2,359 | 27th Cappelle Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence | 2003 | 17 | 9 | 2,099 |
| Naujac Open | 2013 | 15 | 6 | 1,983 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 28th Metz Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,061 |
| ch-Provence 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Maruejols's chess games?
390 games by Claude Maruejols, 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 Claude Maruejols has played.
What does Claude Maruejols play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Claude Maruejols opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Maruejols answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Claude Maruejols play as White?
As White, Claude Maruejols's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Maruejols play as Black?
As Black, Claude Maruejols most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Claude Maruejols's FIDE rating?
Claude Maruejols is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Claude Maruejols played?
Our database contains 390 games by Claude Maruejols, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 78 draws, 158 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Maruejols?
390 games by Claude Maruejols 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.