Prepare against Jacques Masset
France · World #25,036 classical · FIDE ID 20603703
Our database contains 94 games by Jacques Masset, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Masset's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Masset 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 | 2,018 | 2,152 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,997 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 35 | 21 | 38 | 37.2% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Masset's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Masset's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 55.1% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 14.3% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Masset usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Masset usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Masset usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Masset usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Masset usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Masset usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 11.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Jacques Masset's chess games
All 94 games by Jacques Masset in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Michael Bon | 2,344 | 28th Avoine Open | D07 |
| Jul 2012 | John Castro | 2,183 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | E92 |
| Feb 2015 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,162 | 14th Rochefort Open | B86 |
| Jul 2012 | Emmanuel Anes | 2,125 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | D01 |
| May 2009 | Remy Le Minh Trung | 2,078 | 1st Ermont Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,982 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2011 | 13 | 7 | 1,921 |
| 3rd Ambes Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,959 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| 1st Ermont Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Masset's chess games?
94 games by Jacques Masset, from Oct 2007 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 Masset has played.
What does Jacques Masset play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jacques Masset opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Masset answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Jacques Masset play as White?
As White, Jacques Masset's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Masset play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Masset most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jacques Masset's FIDE rating?
Jacques Masset is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Jacques Masset played?
Our database contains 94 games by Jacques Masset, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Masset?
94 games by Jacques Masset 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.