Prepare against Luc Monteau
France · World #13,558 classical · FIDE ID 627240
Our database contains 47 games by Luc Monteau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Monteau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Monteau 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 | 2,121 | 2,231 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,118 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Monteau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Monteau's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Monteau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Monteau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Monteau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Monteau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Monteau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Luc Monteau's chess games
All 47 games by Luc Monteau 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Julien Saada | 2,245 | Poitou Charentes | B13 |
| Jul 2000 | Vladimir Harasta | 2,203 | Parthenay Evaluacion | E94 |
| Sep 2002 | Jacques Bollore | 2,168 | Niort Open A | B97 |
| Dec 2001 | Aurelien Figeac | 2,161 | chT2-FRA | C11 |
| Mar 2002 | Guillaume Perrin | 2,155 | chT2-FRA | E78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parthenay Evaluacion | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Poitou Charentes | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| Niort Open A | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 8th Creon Open | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,430 |
| 09th Saint Affrique Open | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,367 |
| 16th Creon Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Monteau's chess games?
47 games by Luc Monteau, 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 Luc Monteau has played.
What does Luc Monteau play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Luc Monteau opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Monteau answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Luc Monteau play as White?
As White, Luc Monteau's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Monteau play as Black?
As Black, Luc Monteau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Luc Monteau's FIDE rating?
Luc Monteau is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Luc Monteau played?
Our database contains 47 games by Luc Monteau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Monteau?
47 games by Luc Monteau 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.