Prepare against Joelle Mourgues
France · World #131,712 classical · FIDE ID 638005
When preparing against Joelle Mourgues, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 28.1% over 64 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Joelle Mourgues, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joelle Mourgues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joelle Mourgues 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 | 1,642 | 1,831 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,753 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 72 | 35 | 119 | 31.9% |
| As White | 120 | 42 | 21 | 57 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 30 | 14 | 62 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joelle Mourgues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joelle Mourgues's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 106 | 88.3% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues g3 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues g3 (29.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Mourgues usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 88.3% | 34.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 92.3% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Joelle Mourgues's chess games
All 226 games by Joelle Mourgues 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: 72 wins, 35 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 64 | 18/14/32 | 28.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Daniel Roos | 2,420 | chT1-FRA | B10 |
| Dec 2008 | Daniel Baron | 2,122 | 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A36 |
| Jan 1999 | Eric Carlier | 2,115 | Saint Affrique Open 07th | A40 |
| Apr 2009 | Jacques Cadiou | 2,001 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | A05 |
| Jul 2008 | Samy Ait Chaouche | 1,991 | 16th Saint Affrique Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 1 | 1,912 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,722 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 1,797 |
| 1st Espalion Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,613 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,502 |
| 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joelle Mourgues's chess games?
226 games by Joelle Mourgues, 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 Joelle Mourgues has played.
What does Joelle Mourgues play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Joelle Mourgues opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joelle Mourgues answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joelle Mourgues play as White?
As White, Joelle Mourgues's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (64 games, 28.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joelle Mourgues play as Black?
As Black, Joelle Mourgues most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Joelle Mourgues's FIDE rating?
Joelle Mourgues is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Joelle Mourgues played?
Our database contains 226 games by Joelle Mourgues, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 35 draws, 119 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joelle Mourgues?
226 games by Joelle Mourgues 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.