Prepare against Jean-Marc Baltzer
France · World #123,646 classical · FIDE ID 36094595
When preparing against Jean-Marc Baltzer, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Jean-Marc Baltzer, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marc Baltzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marc Baltzer 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 | 1,664 | 1,706 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,531 | 1,550 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marc Baltzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marc Baltzer's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Baltzer usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Baltzer usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baltzer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Jean-Marc Baltzer's chess games
All 31 games by Jean-Marc Baltzer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Marc Plantet | 1,774 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A10 |
| Dec 2018 | Bruno Couradin | 1,610 | 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A22 |
| Dec 2017 | Luc Boet | 1,512 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A25 |
| Dec 2018 | Cedric Chaintreau | 1,399 | 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B02 |
| Dec 2017 | Jose Candido Ferreira Da Silva | 1,390 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,329 |
| 16th Montigny Autumn C | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,282 |
| 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,447 |
| 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marc Baltzer's chess games?
31 games by Jean-Marc Baltzer, from May 2015 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-Marc Baltzer has played.
What does Jean-Marc Baltzer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jean-Marc Baltzer opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marc Baltzer answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marc Baltzer play as White?
As White, Jean-Marc Baltzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marc Baltzer play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marc Baltzer most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jean-Marc Baltzer's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marc Baltzer is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,531 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Jean-Marc Baltzer played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jean-Marc Baltzer, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marc Baltzer?
31 games by Jean-Marc Baltzer 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.