Prepare against Jean-marc Viel
France · World #115,229 classical · FIDE ID 20601166
When preparing against Jean-marc Viel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-marc Viel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-marc Viel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-marc Viel 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 | 1,687 | 1,813 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,711 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 39.1% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-marc Viel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-marc Viel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Viel usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Viel usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Viel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jean-marc Viel's chess games
All 46 games by Jean-marc Viel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Christian Broin | 1,770 | 7th Angers Open | C02 |
| Mar 2011 | Marie Dubois | 1,706 | Cholet Open B | A57 |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Secher | 1,696 | Cholet-C | C02 |
| Mar 2011 | Gilles Audrain | 1,650 | Cholet Open B | C02 |
| Apr 2010 | Jean-luc Gac | 1,596 | 5th Angers Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet-C | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,665 |
| Cholet Open B | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,593 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,893 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,627 |
| 7th Angers Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,057 |
| 29th Gorges Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,746 |
| 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-marc Viel's chess games?
46 games by Jean-marc Viel, from Oct 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 Viel has played.
What does Jean-marc Viel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jean-marc Viel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-marc Viel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jean-marc Viel play as White?
As White, Jean-marc Viel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-marc Viel play as Black?
As Black, Jean-marc Viel most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jean-marc Viel's FIDE rating?
Jean-marc Viel is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jean-marc Viel played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-marc Viel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-marc Viel?
46 games by Jean-marc Viel 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.