Prepare against Jean Meunier-Pion
CM · France · World #4,701 classical · FIDE ID 20685327
When preparing against Jean Meunier-Pion, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Jean Meunier-Pion, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Meunier-Pion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Meunier-Pion 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 | 2,282 | 2,296 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,177 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,162 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 172 | 32 | 184 | 44.3% |
| As White | 193 | 92 | 18 | 83 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 195 | 80 | 14 | 101 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Meunier-Pion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Meunier-Pion's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 44 | 22.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Meunier-Pion usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 78.9% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 15.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 49.2% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 47.6% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Jean Meunier-Pion's chess games
All 388 games by Jean Meunier-Pion in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 172 wins, 32 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 17/5/12 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B13 | London System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alexander Motylev | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | B87 |
| Jun 2022 | Balaji Daggupati | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| May 2022 | Qi b Chen | 2,485 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
| Jul 2025 | Tr Nedev | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 325 | 153 | 2,224 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| 23rd ch-EU U12 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 15th Chateauroux Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Meunier-Pion's chess games?
388 games by Jean Meunier-Pion, from Mar 2012 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 Meunier-Pion has played.
What does Jean Meunier-Pion play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Jean Meunier-Pion opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Meunier-Pion answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jean Meunier-Pion play as White?
As White, Jean Meunier-Pion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Meunier-Pion play as Black?
As Black, Jean Meunier-Pion most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Jean Meunier-Pion's FIDE rating?
Jean Meunier-Pion is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jean Meunier-Pion played?
Our database contains 388 games by Jean Meunier-Pion, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 32 draws, 184 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Meunier-Pion?
388 games by Jean Meunier-Pion 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.