Prepare against Jean-Pierre Mercier
France · World #19,832 classical · FIDE ID 601322
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-Pierre Mercier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Pierre Mercier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Pierre Mercier 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 | 2,058 | 2,280 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,178 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,178 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 41.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Pierre Mercier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Pierre Mercier's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 47.8% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mercier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mercier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Mercier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mercier usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mercier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Mercier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jean-Pierre Mercier's chess games
All 46 games by Jean-Pierre Mercier 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,345 | 5th Vaujany Open | A14 |
| May 2003 | Sandor Farago | 2,342 | Budapest FS05 IM-B | C11 |
| May 2003 | Joseph Fang | 2,314 | Budapest FS05 IM-B | D30 |
| Apr 2004 | Sylvain Gregoire | 2,313 | chT2-FRA 0304a | A07 |
| May 2003 | Denes Boros | 2,296 | Budapest FS05 IM-B | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
| Budapest FS05 IM-B | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| 5th Vaujany Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,205 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,335 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Pierre Mercier's chess games?
46 games by Jean-Pierre Mercier, 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-Pierre Mercier has played.
What does Jean-Pierre Mercier play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jean-Pierre Mercier opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Pierre Mercier answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jean-Pierre Mercier play as White?
As White, Jean-Pierre Mercier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Pierre Mercier play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Pierre Mercier most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jean-Pierre Mercier's FIDE rating?
Jean-Pierre Mercier is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jean-Pierre Mercier played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jean-Pierre Mercier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Pierre Mercier?
46 games by Jean-Pierre Mercier 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.