Prepare against Jean-marie Couradin
France · World #133,558 classical · FIDE ID 629618
When preparing against Jean-marie Couradin, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Jean-marie Couradin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-marie Couradin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-marie Couradin 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 | 1,637 | 1,791 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,632 | 1,681 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 90 | 34 | 108 | 38.8% |
| As White | 114 | 50 | 13 | 51 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 40 | 21 | 57 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-marie Couradin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-marie Couradin's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 61.4% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 27.2% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Couradin usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Couradin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Couradin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Couradin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Couradin usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Couradin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 53.1% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 18.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 24.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Jean-marie Couradin's chess games
All 232 games by Jean-marie Couradin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 90 wins, 34 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Clement Richert | 2,165 | Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B07 |
| Apr 2010 | Pierre Galazka | 1,919 | Elancourt Open | D19 |
| Dec 2010 | Robert Jean | 1,852 | 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B23 |
| Dec 2003 | Richard Jakubowski | 1,840 | 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | C41 |
| Oct 2008 | Olivier Delpech | 1,784 | Montigny le Bretonneux B 7th | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,417 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2004 | 16 | 6 | 1,627 |
| 24th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,315 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 17th | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,392 |
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,663 |
| 16th Montigny Autumn C | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,621 |
| 7th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,514 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-marie Couradin's chess games?
232 games by Jean-marie Couradin, from Jan 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-marie Couradin has played.
What does Jean-marie Couradin play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Jean-marie Couradin opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-marie Couradin answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jean-marie Couradin play as White?
As White, Jean-marie Couradin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-marie Couradin play as Black?
As Black, Jean-marie Couradin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Jean-marie Couradin's FIDE rating?
Jean-marie Couradin is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,632 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jean-marie Couradin played?
Our database contains 232 games by Jean-marie Couradin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 34 draws, 108 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-marie Couradin?
232 games by Jean-marie Couradin 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.