Prepare against Jean-Louis Maurel
France · World #95,344 classical · FIDE ID 611557
When preparing against Jean-Louis Maurel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jean-Louis Maurel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Louis Maurel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Louis Maurel 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 | 1,743 | 2,048 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28.2% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Louis Maurel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Louis Maurel's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Maurel usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Maurel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maurel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Jean-Louis Maurel's chess games
All 39 games by Jean-Louis Maurel 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Zlatko Klaric | 2,400 | Chartres Open | D02 |
| Jan 1990 | Yann Salaun | 2,215 | Chartres Open | E70 |
| Nov 1998 | Xavier Lebrun | 2,214 | chT2O-FRA 9899 | B08 |
| Jan 2008 | Bruno Rate | 2,105 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | D05 |
| Aug 2008 | Jaime Cortes | 1,873 | ch-FRA Veterans | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,408 |
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,974 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,119 |
| Besancon Open A | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,032 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,606 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,732 |
| chT3-FRA | 1990 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Louis Maurel's chess games?
39 games by Jean-Louis Maurel, 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 Jean-Louis Maurel has played.
What does Jean-Louis Maurel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jean-Louis Maurel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Louis Maurel answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jean-Louis Maurel play as White?
As White, Jean-Louis Maurel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Louis Maurel play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Louis Maurel most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jean-Louis Maurel's FIDE rating?
Jean-Louis Maurel is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean-Louis Maurel played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jean-Louis Maurel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Louis Maurel?
39 games by Jean-Louis Maurel 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.