Prepare against Jean-Marc Mayer
CM · France · World #12,384 classical · FIDE ID 607240
Our database contains 135 games by Jean-Marc Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marc Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marc Mayer 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 | 2,136 | 2,224 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,195 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 45 | 43 | 47 | 33.3% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marc Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marc Mayer's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 62.3% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 24.6% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.1% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Mayer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 39.3% |
Jean-Marc Mayer's chess games
All 135 games by Jean-Marc Mayer 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: 45 wins, 43 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Herbert Bastian | 2,369 | ch-Saarland MA | B22 |
| Jun 2000 | Efim Samoilovich Stoliar | 2,350 | 3rd Saarlouis Open | B80 |
| Dec 2006 | Jaffar Mohebbi | 2,287 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | E01 |
| Oct 2005 | Patrick Lauferon | 2,245 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | A70 |
| Oct 2009 | Nicolas Blum | 2,234 | chT2-FRA 0910 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MA | 2009 | 43 | 27 | 2,249 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| 3rd Saarlouis Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| 4th Saarlouis Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,258 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marc Mayer's chess games?
135 games by Jean-Marc Mayer, 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-Marc Mayer has played.
What does Jean-Marc Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Jean-Marc Mayer opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marc Mayer answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marc Mayer play as White?
As White, Jean-Marc Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marc Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marc Mayer most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Jean-Marc Mayer's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marc Mayer is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jean-Marc Mayer played?
Our database contains 135 games by Jean-Marc Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 43 draws, 47 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marc Mayer?
135 games by Jean-Marc Mayer 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.