Prepare against Jean-Marie Gheury
Belgium · World #74,834 classical · FIDE ID 206385
When preparing against Jean-Marie Gheury, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Jean-Marie Gheury, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marie Gheury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marie Gheury 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 | 1,805 | 1,877 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,918 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,867 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 24.6% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marie Gheury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marie Gheury's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gheury usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gheury usually continues Nc3 (18.8% score)
- …Nc6 (3% of these games) — Gheury usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jean-Marie Gheury's chess games
All 61 games by Jean-Marie Gheury in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 15 | 0/3/12 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Marek Grabowski | 1,827 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B00 |
| May 2012 | Ulrich Steinbach | 1,767 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | B18 |
| Jun 2026 | Pascal,Frederic | 1,621 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | C10 |
| Jan 2021 | Philippe Clere | 1,526 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A53 |
| Jan 2021 | Ludovic Melier | 1,511 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,851 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,856 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,816 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,755 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marie Gheury's chess games?
61 games by Jean-Marie Gheury, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Gheury has played.
What does Jean-Marie Gheury play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jean-Marie Gheury opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marie Gheury answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marie Gheury play as White?
As White, Jean-Marie Gheury's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marie Gheury play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marie Gheury most often plays: Caro-Kann (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jean-Marie Gheury's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marie Gheury is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jean-Marie Gheury played?
Our database contains 61 games by Jean-Marie Gheury, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marie Gheury?
61 games by Jean-Marie Gheury 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.