Prepare against Emmanuel Mace
France · World #77,559 classical · FIDE ID 644439
When preparing against Emmanuel Mace, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 70 games by Emmanuel Mace, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Mace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Mace 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 | 1,797 | 1,962 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,901 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 15 | 10 | 45 | 21.4% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Mace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Mace's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 33.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 33.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mace usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mace usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mace usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mace usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Emmanuel Mace's chess games
All 70 games by Emmanuel Mace in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Jerome Piat | 2,176 | 11th Creon Open | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Clement Picard | 2,150 | 3rd Creon Open | B01 |
| Sep 2002 | Christophe Migne | 1,990 | Niort Open A | C29 |
| Sep 2002 | Remi Lemonnier | 1,950 | Niort Open A | B23 |
| Jul 2008 | Daniel Bourjol | 1,762 | 13th Creon Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parthenay Evaluacion | 2000 | 10 | 0 | 1,858 |
| Niort Open A | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,928 |
| 12th Creon Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,992 |
| 11th Creon Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 2,084 |
| 6th Creon Open | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,794 |
| 16th Rochefort Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,678 |
| 16th Creon Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| 9th Creon Open | 2004 | 4 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Mace's chess games?
70 games by Emmanuel Mace, from Apr 2004 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 Emmanuel Mace has played.
What does Emmanuel Mace play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Mace opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Mace answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Mace play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Mace's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Mace play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Mace most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Emmanuel Mace's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Mace is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Emmanuel Mace played?
Our database contains 70 games by Emmanuel Mace, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Mace?
70 games by Emmanuel Mace 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.