Prepare against Jean-Michel Bigonnet
France · World #14,263 classical · FIDE ID 659584
Our database contains 160 games by Jean-Michel Bigonnet, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Michel Bigonnet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Michel Bigonnet 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 | 2,113 | 2,146 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 74 | 16 | 70 | 46.3% |
| As White | 76 | 41 | 8 | 27 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 84 | 33 | 8 | 43 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Michel Bigonnet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Michel Bigonnet's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 46.6% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 46.6% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues dxc5 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nc6 (12% of these games) — Bigonnet usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 50.0% | 35.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 27.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Jean-Michel Bigonnet's chess games
All 160 games by Jean-Michel Bigonnet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 74 wins, 16 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,589 | Bastia Open | A45 |
| Jun 2013 | Michael Massoni | 2,371 | ch-Corsica | B56 |
| Jul 2021 | Davide Podetti | 2,206 | 1st Bastia Summer Open | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Baptiste Lissillour | 2,198 | ch-FRA Open A | C79 |
| May 2009 | Antoine Cristofari | 2,133 | Calvi Balagne Open 06th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,313 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,070 |
| ch-Corsica | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| chT-Corsica | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 12th Porticcio Open | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Corsica qual | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Michel Bigonnet's chess games?
160 games by Jean-Michel Bigonnet, from Jul 2007 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-Michel Bigonnet has played.
What does Jean-Michel Bigonnet play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jean-Michel Bigonnet opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Michel Bigonnet answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jean-Michel Bigonnet play as White?
As White, Jean-Michel Bigonnet's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Michel Bigonnet play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Michel Bigonnet most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Jean-Michel Bigonnet's FIDE rating?
Jean-Michel Bigonnet is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jean-Michel Bigonnet played?
Our database contains 160 games by Jean-Michel Bigonnet, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 16 draws, 70 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Michel Bigonnet?
160 games by Jean-Michel Bigonnet 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.