Prepare against Guillaume Montagard
France · World #18,825 classical · FIDE ID 617750
When preparing against Guillaume Montagard, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 41.4% over 29 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Guillaume Montagard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Montagard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Montagard 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 | 2,067 | 2,242 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,078 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 56 | 34 | 43 | 42.1% |
| As White | 71 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Montagard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Montagard's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 71.8% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 16.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 46.1% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Montagard usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Montagard usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Montagard usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Montagard usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Montagard usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Montagard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 69.4% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Guillaume Montagard's chess games
All 133 games by Guillaume Montagard 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: 56 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Patrice Etchegaray | 2,386 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A04 |
| Apr 2003 | Olivier Jean | 2,263 | chT2S-FRA | A07 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Lafont de Sentenac | 2,250 | ch-FRA JM6 | A54 |
| Jan 2009 | Raphael Heran | 2,224 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | B02 |
| Jan 1998 | David Amadou | 2,190 | ch-FRA JM6 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PROVENCE prom Vitrolles 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 1,930 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,000 |
| ch-Provence access Vitrolles 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,010 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Montagard's chess games?
133 games by Guillaume Montagard, 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 Montagard has played.
What does Guillaume Montagard play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Guillaume Montagard opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Montagard answers 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Montagard play as White?
As White, Guillaume Montagard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Montagard play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Montagard most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Guillaume Montagard's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Montagard is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Guillaume Montagard played?
Our database contains 133 games by Guillaume Montagard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Montagard?
133 games by Guillaume Montagard 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.