Prepare against Jacques Mapelle
MCO · World #75,013 classical · FIDE ID 615544
When preparing against Jacques Mapelle, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Jacques Mapelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Mapelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Mapelle 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 | 1,805 | 2,021 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 32 | 17 | 40 | 36.0% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Mapelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Mapelle's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 63.6% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mapelle usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Jacques Mapelle's chess games
All 89 games by Jacques Mapelle 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1996 | Paul Cutter | 2,205 | Olympiad-32 | C56 |
| Nov 2001 | Laurent Makke | 2,087 | chT2-FRA | D36 |
| Dec 2001 | Nicolas Fortuit | 2,040 | chT2-FRA | A37 |
| Mar 2002 | Stephanie Giua | 2,036 | chT2-FRA | A39 |
| Jan 1994 | Xavier Saint-Denis | 2,010 | FRA-ch Principal Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Val Maubuee Open 2 | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,199 |
| Val Maubuee Open | 1990 | 6 | 2 | 1,925 |
| Massy Open | 1993 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Paris Open | 1993 | 6 | 3 | – |
| FRA-ch Principal Open | 1994 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Mapelle's chess games?
89 games by Jacques Mapelle, 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 Mapelle has played.
What does Jacques Mapelle play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Jacques Mapelle opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Mapelle answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jacques Mapelle play as White?
As White, Jacques Mapelle's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Mapelle play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Mapelle most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jacques Mapelle's FIDE rating?
Jacques Mapelle is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jacques Mapelle played?
Our database contains 89 games by Jacques Mapelle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 40 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Mapelle?
89 games by Jacques Mapelle 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.