Prepare against Jacques Demarre
France · World #18,600 classical · FIDE ID 600741
Our database contains 338 games by Jacques Demarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Demarre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Demarre 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 | 2,069 | 2,315 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 144 | 76 | 118 | 42.6% |
| As White | 171 | 83 | 37 | 51 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 167 | 61 | 39 | 67 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Demarre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Demarre's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 70.2% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 47 | 27.5% | 71.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Demarre usually continues c3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Demarre usually continues d3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Demarre usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 71.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Demarre usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Demarre usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Demarre usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 100.0% | 49.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
Jacques Demarre's chess games
All 338 games by Jacques Demarre 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: 144 wins, 76 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 22/11/16 | 44.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,525 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | E74 |
| May 1997 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,520 | 20th Syre Memorial Open | E92 |
| Jan 1992 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,490 | ch-Paris Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Evgeny Prokopchuk | 2,450 | Paris Open | B22 |
| May 2008 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,448 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 36 | 20 | 2,334 |
| chT-FRA | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-FRA44 | 1969 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-FRA 43 | 1968 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Paris | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Paris-London | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Demarre's chess games?
338 games by Jacques Demarre, 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 Jacques Demarre has played.
What does Jacques Demarre play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Jacques Demarre opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Demarre answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jacques Demarre play as White?
As White, Jacques Demarre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (49 games, 44.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Demarre play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Demarre most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (24 games, 29.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Jacques Demarre's FIDE rating?
Jacques Demarre is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jacques Demarre played?
Our database contains 338 games by Jacques Demarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 76 draws, 118 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Demarre?
338 games by Jacques Demarre 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.