Prepare against Manuel Fournier
France · World #62,447 classical · FIDE ID 687421
When preparing against Manuel Fournier, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 52 games by Manuel Fournier, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Fournier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Fournier 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 | 1,847 | 2,054 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,791 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 34.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Fournier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Fournier's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Fournier usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Fournier usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fournier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Manuel Fournier's chess games
All 52 games by Manuel Fournier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Philippe Cahours | 2,160 | chT4-FRA 0001 | B24 |
| Dec 2012 | Francisco Jimenez Chacon | 1,966 | 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | C51 |
| Feb 2006 | Stephane Pincon | 1,962 | chT4-FRA 0506 | D36 |
| Oct 2005 | Bernard Pierquin | 1,960 | chT4-FRA 0506 | C78 |
| Jan 2003 | Pierre-Emmanuel Grandjean | 1,900 | chT4-FRA 0203 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,911 |
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
| 4th Blagny Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,878 |
| 1st Pic d'Anie Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,796 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| chT4-FRA | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Fournier's chess games?
52 games by Manuel Fournier, from Apr 2008 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 Manuel Fournier has played.
What does Manuel Fournier play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Manuel Fournier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Fournier answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Manuel Fournier play as White?
As White, Manuel Fournier's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Fournier play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Fournier most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Manuel Fournier's FIDE rating?
Manuel Fournier is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Manuel Fournier played?
Our database contains 52 games by Manuel Fournier, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Fournier?
52 games by Manuel Fournier 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.