Prepare against Jean-Marc Kiecken
France · World #66,183 classical · FIDE ID 648051
When preparing against Jean-Marc Kiecken, expect 1.c4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jean-Marc Kiecken, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marc Kiecken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marc Kiecken 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 | 1,834 | 2,019 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marc Kiecken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marc Kiecken's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Kiecken usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kiecken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kiecken usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kiecken usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kiecken usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jean-Marc Kiecken's chess games
All 45 games by Jean-Marc Kiecken in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | David Graillon | 1,992 | chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | C01 |
| Jul 2008 | Laurent Joli | 1,911 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A06 |
| Jul 2008 | Thierry Robert | 1,862 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C15 |
| Jan 1990 | Patrick Vallette | 1,840 | chB-Provence | A29 |
| Jul 2008 | Robin Lagunes | 1,825 | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provence-ch access Meyreuil 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9293 | 1992 | 8 | 2 | 1,636 |
| chB-Provence | 1990 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| 9th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,486 |
| chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| 1st Vaujany Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marc Kiecken's chess games?
45 games by Jean-Marc Kiecken, from Jan 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 Jean-Marc Kiecken has played.
What does Jean-Marc Kiecken play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jean-Marc Kiecken opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marc Kiecken answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marc Kiecken play as White?
As White, Jean-Marc Kiecken's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marc Kiecken play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marc Kiecken most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jean-Marc Kiecken's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marc Kiecken is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jean-Marc Kiecken played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jean-Marc Kiecken, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marc Kiecken?
45 games by Jean-Marc Kiecken 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.