Prepare against Jean-Marc Mesples
France · World #43,022 classical · FIDE ID 20646496
Our database contains 37 games by Jean-Marc Mesples, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marc Mesples's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marc Mesples 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 | 1,922 | 1,952 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,951 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marc Mesples's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marc Mesples's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Mesples usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mesples usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mesples usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mesples usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mesples usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Mesples usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Jean-Marc Mesples's chess games
All 37 games by Jean-Marc Mesples in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Avni Ermeni | 2,150 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C44 |
| Mar 2021 | David Avron | 1,965 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A43 |
| Aug 2018 | Jerome Blondel | 1,879 | Riscle-B | D10 |
| Aug 2018 | Jean-Yves Saliou | 1,858 | Riscle-B | C56 |
| Aug 2018 | Herve Camilleri | 1,840 | Riscle-B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,927 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| Riscle-B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,814 |
| chT4-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| Toulouse Cup | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| 10th Condom Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,768 |
| Toulouse Open | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marc Mesples's chess games?
37 games by Jean-Marc Mesples, from Sep 2009 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 Mesples has played.
What does Jean-Marc Mesples play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jean-Marc Mesples opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marc Mesples answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marc Mesples play as White?
As White, Jean-Marc Mesples's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marc Mesples play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marc Mesples most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jean-Marc Mesples's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marc Mesples is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Jean-Marc Mesples played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jean-Marc Mesples, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marc Mesples?
37 games by Jean-Marc Mesples 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.