Prepare against Jean-Marie Couttet
France · World #18,822 classical · FIDE ID 609870
When preparing against Jean-Marie Couttet, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jean-Marie Couttet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marie Couttet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marie Couttet 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 | 2,067 | 2,173 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,138 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,100 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 34.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marie Couttet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marie Couttet's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Couttet usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Couttet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Couttet usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Couttet usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jean-Marie Couttet's chess games
All 43 games by Jean-Marie Couttet 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,370 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B23 |
| Nov 2006 | Jean-Michel Kempenich | 2,106 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B23 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Gregus | 2,105 | Cannes Martinez Open | B32 |
| Jan 1995 | Laurent Vialaret | 2,090 | Cannes Martinez Open | C11 |
| Jan 2005 | Anthony Guennoun | 2,087 | ch-FRA Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| Challes Open | 1990 | 8 | 5 | 2,375 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-FRA qual | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,112 |
| Lugano Open 10 | 1985 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,540 |
| 19th Clermont Ferrand Open | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,280 |
| 2nd Cannes Open | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marie Couttet's chess games?
43 games by Jean-Marie Couttet, 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 Couttet has played.
What does Jean-Marie Couttet play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jean-Marie Couttet opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marie Couttet answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marie Couttet play as White?
As White, Jean-Marie Couttet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marie Couttet play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marie Couttet most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jean-Marie Couttet's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marie Couttet is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jean-Marie Couttet played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jean-Marie Couttet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marie Couttet?
43 games by Jean-Marie Couttet 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.