Prepare against Jean Netzer
IM · France · World #1,551 classical · FIDE ID 623350
Our database contains 524 games by Jean Netzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Netzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Netzer 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 | 2,407 | 2,417 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,410 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 524 | 199 | 179 | 146 | 38.0% |
| As White | 252 | 115 | 82 | 55 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 272 | 84 | 97 | 91 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Netzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Netzer's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 87.7% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.2% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.2% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Netzer usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Netzer usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Netzer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Netzer usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (31% of these games) — Netzer usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Netzer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 65.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 25.4% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.3% | 31.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 40.4% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 18 | 19.1% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jean Netzer's chess games
All 524 games by Jean Netzer 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: 199 wins, 179 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 15/18/10 | 34.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,629 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | A87 |
| May 2005 | Artur Kogan | 2,592 | chT-FRA Top 16 GP Haute | B47 |
| Jul 2007 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,541 | Pardubice Czech Open | A36 |
| Nov 2004 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,536 | Wch U18 | D23 |
| Dec 2005 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,526 | BL2-Sued 0506 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 43 | 20 | 2,401 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 25 | 12 | 2,385 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 25 | 14 | 1,694 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2003 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,282 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 15 | 8 | 1,776 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| Wch U18 | 2005 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Netzer's chess games?
524 games by Jean Netzer, 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 Netzer has played.
What does Jean Netzer play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Jean Netzer opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Netzer answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jean Netzer play as White?
As White, Jean Netzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Netzer play as Black?
As Black, Jean Netzer most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Jean Netzer's FIDE rating?
Jean Netzer is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Jean Netzer played?
Our database contains 524 games by Jean Netzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 179 draws, 146 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Netzer?
524 games by Jean Netzer 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.