Prepare against Jean-Michel Mataigne
France · World #41,288 classical · FIDE ID 618250
When preparing against Jean-Michel Mataigne, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 56.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Jean-Michel Mataigne, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Michel Mataigne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Michel Mataigne 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 | 1,929 | 2,079 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,955 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,955 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 39 | 13 | 32 | 46.4% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Michel Mataigne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Michel Mataigne's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mataigne usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mataigne usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mataigne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Jean-Michel Mataigne's chess games
All 84 games by Jean-Michel Mataigne in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 39 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,346 | La Fere Open | B01 |
| Jul 2006 | John Cappon | 2,231 | 5th La Fere Open | B22 |
| May 2021 | Julien Joly | 2,198 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | C00 |
| Jul 2010 | Eric Boudier | 1,858 | La Fere Open | B23 |
| Jul 2007 | Michel Godart | 1,829 | 6th La Fere Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,735 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,011 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,899 |
| 5th La Fere Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Michel Mataigne's chess games?
84 games by Jean-Michel Mataigne, from Jan 2006 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-Michel Mataigne has played.
What does Jean-Michel Mataigne play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jean-Michel Mataigne opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Michel Mataigne answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Michel Mataigne play as White?
As White, Jean-Michel Mataigne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Michel Mataigne play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Michel Mataigne most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jean-Michel Mataigne's FIDE rating?
Jean-Michel Mataigne is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jean-Michel Mataigne played?
Our database contains 84 games by Jean-Michel Mataigne, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Michel Mataigne?
84 games by Jean-Michel Mataigne 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.