Prepare against Dominique Metras
France · World #80,084 classical · FIDE ID 616923
When preparing against Dominique Metras, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Dominique Metras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Metras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Metras 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 | 1,789 | 2,085 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,916 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 31.2% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Metras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Metras's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 61.5% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Metras usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Metras usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Metras usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Metras usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Metras usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Metras usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 77.6% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
Dominique Metras's chess games
All 157 games by Dominique Metras 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: 49 wins, 51 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Inigo Martin Alvarez | 2,316 | 27th EU-Cup | B03 |
| Sep 2011 | Stefan Dzierzenga | 2,215 | 27th EU-Cup | B04 |
| Jan 2003 | Benoist Busson | 2,105 | ch-Provence | D00 |
| Mar 2006 | Skender Zejneli | 2,070 | ch-Provence 0506 | A17 |
| Feb 2000 | Cyril Humeau | 2,060 | ch-PROVENCE 9900 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-Provence access Meyreuil 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-Provence 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,986 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-PROVENCE 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
Interactive opening tree from all 157 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Metras's chess games?
157 games by Dominique Metras, 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 Dominique Metras has played.
What does Dominique Metras play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Dominique Metras opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Metras answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Dominique Metras play as White?
As White, Dominique Metras's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Metras play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Metras most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Dominique Metras's FIDE rating?
Dominique Metras is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Dominique Metras played?
Our database contains 157 games by Dominique Metras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 51 draws, 57 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Metras?
157 games by Dominique Metras 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.