Prepare against Jean-Marie Mourgues
France · World #39,989 classical · FIDE ID 616869
When preparing against Jean-Marie Mourgues, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jean-Marie Mourgues, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marie Mourgues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marie Mourgues 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 | 1,935 | 2,166 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marie Mourgues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marie Mourgues's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jean-Marie Mourgues's chess games
All 36 games by Jean-Marie Mourgues 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Samy Desbonnes | 2,260 | ch-Paris Open | A36 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Chevrier | 2,185 | 30th Avoine Open | C02 |
| Jan 2003 | Eric Deflesselle | 2,050 | Paris Open A | C71 |
| Jan 2003 | Thierry Chardin | 2,047 | Paris Open A | A03 |
| Jul 2014 | Pierre-jean Costa | 1,813 | 29th Avoine Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 1,840 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,073 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,357 |
| 31st Syre Memorial Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,900 |
| Lyon Open | 1999 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,139 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,011 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 2 | 2 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marie Mourgues's chess games?
36 games by Jean-Marie Mourgues, 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 Mourgues has played.
What does Jean-Marie Mourgues play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jean-Marie Mourgues opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.f4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marie Mourgues answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marie Mourgues play as White?
As White, Jean-Marie Mourgues's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marie Mourgues play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marie Mourgues most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jean-Marie Mourgues's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marie Mourgues is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jean-Marie Mourgues played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jean-Marie Mourgues, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marie Mourgues?
36 games by Jean-Marie Mourgues 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.