Prepare against Jean-Marie Clarac
France · World #13,315 classical · FIDE ID 605557
When preparing against Jean-Marie Clarac, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 83 games by Jean-Marie Clarac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marie Clarac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marie Clarac 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 | 2,124 | 2,195 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 11 | 42 | 36.1% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marie Clarac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marie Clarac's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 48.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Clarac usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Clarac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Clarac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Clarac usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Clarac usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Clarac usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Jean-Marie Clarac's chess games
All 83 games by Jean-Marie Clarac 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Jorge Alejandro Egger Mancilla | 2,325 | Val Maubuee Open 2 | A09 |
| Jan 2007 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,320 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | E94 |
| Jan 1995 | Vitomir Mandarin | 2,235 | Juvisy sur Orge Open | E43 |
| Dec 2005 | Boris Plane | 2,183 | 2nd Bois Colombes Open | B85 |
| Jan 1995 | Suhail Tayeb | 2,165 | Juvisy sur Orge Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| 01st Rosny sous Bois FM | 2002 | 8 | 2 | 1,881 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,003 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| Noisy le Grand Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Champigny sur Marne Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Val Maubuee Open 2 | 1990 | 5 | 2 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marie Clarac's chess games?
83 games by Jean-Marie Clarac, 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-Marie Clarac has played.
What does Jean-Marie Clarac play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jean-Marie Clarac opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marie Clarac answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marie Clarac play as White?
As White, Jean-Marie Clarac's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marie Clarac play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marie Clarac most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Jean-Marie Clarac's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marie Clarac is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jean-Marie Clarac played?
Our database contains 83 games by Jean-Marie Clarac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marie Clarac?
83 games by Jean-Marie Clarac 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.