Prepare against Jacques Jouhaneau
France · World #105,268 classical · FIDE ID 650439
When preparing against Jacques Jouhaneau, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jacques Jouhaneau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Jouhaneau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Jouhaneau 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 | 1,714 | 1,953 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,742 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 19.4% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Jouhaneau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Jouhaneau's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 19.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 19.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Jouhaneau usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Jouhaneau usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Jouhaneau usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jacques Jouhaneau's chess games
All 36 games by Jacques Jouhaneau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Cyril Wolfangel | 2,050 | 20th Avoine Open | A56 |
| Jul 2007 | Pascal Gendre | 2,039 | 22nd Avoine Open | A21 |
| Apr 2006 | Stephane Vaillant | 2,034 | 24th Metz Open | D43 |
| Jan 2010 | Eric-Andre Birens | 2,024 | ch-FRA Veterans | A52 |
| Jan 2010 | Didier Fallet | 2,000 | ch-FRA Veterans | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Metz Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,716 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,982 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,667 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Jouhaneau's chess games?
36 games by Jacques Jouhaneau, from Oct 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 Jacques Jouhaneau has played.
What does Jacques Jouhaneau play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jacques Jouhaneau opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Jouhaneau answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jacques Jouhaneau play as White?
As White, Jacques Jouhaneau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Jouhaneau play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Jouhaneau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jacques Jouhaneau's FIDE rating?
Jacques Jouhaneau is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jacques Jouhaneau played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jacques Jouhaneau, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Jouhaneau?
36 games by Jacques Jouhaneau 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.