Prepare against Guillaume Machin
CM · France · World #16,917 classical · FIDE ID 616648
When preparing against Guillaume Machin, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 106 games by Guillaume Machin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Machin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Machin 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 | 2,085 | 2,204 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,186 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,167 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 34 | 22 | 49 | 32.1% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Machin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Machin's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Machin usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Machin usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Machin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Machin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Machin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Machin usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Guillaume Machin's chess games
All 106 games by Guillaume Machin 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Yann Marteau | 2,317 | chT2S-FRA 9900 | B33 |
| Jan 1999 | Pierre Tyrant | 2,240 | Cannes | D48 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimiro Satta | 2,230 | 18th Bratto Open | C00 |
| Feb 2000 | Jacques Bernard | 2,227 | Cannes Open | B33 |
| Mar 1999 | Marjan Semrl | 2,206 | 20th Bled Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,221 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 20th Bled Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| Norway Chess Open A | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,067 |
| 27th Bunratty Masters | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| Saint Vincent Open | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Machin's chess games?
106 games by Guillaume Machin, 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 Guillaume Machin has played.
What does Guillaume Machin play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Guillaume Machin opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Machin answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Machin play as White?
As White, Guillaume Machin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Machin play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Machin most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Guillaume Machin's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Machin is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (May 2018).
How many games has Guillaume Machin played?
Our database contains 106 games by Guillaume Machin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Machin?
106 games by Guillaume Machin 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.