Prepare against Marc Plantet
France · World #46,998 classical · FIDE ID 613185
Our database contains 304 games by Marc Plantet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Plantet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Plantet 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 | 1,905 | 2,088 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 2,002 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 134 | 20 | 150 | 44.1% |
| As White | 156 | 75 | 11 | 70 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 148 | 59 | 9 | 80 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Plantet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Plantet's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 86.5% | 50.4% |
| b4 | 11 | 7.1% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Plantet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Plantet usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Plantet usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 7% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Plantet usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Plantet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Plantet usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 58.0% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 21.7% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 14.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 54.7% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 41.5% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Marc Plantet's chess games
All 304 games by Marc Plantet 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: 134 wins, 20 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Samir Rejaibi | 2,218 | 4th Montigny le Bretonneux A | B51 |
| May 2008 | Philippe Aveline | 2,185 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Clement Richert | 2,165 | Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B23 |
| Apr 2004 | Daniel Baron | 2,139 | 7th Saint Quentin Open | E14 |
| Oct 2014 | Robert Iasoni | 2,137 | 13th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elancourt Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,134 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-Yvelines | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 10 | 1 | 1,604 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 10th Elancourt Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 16th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,804 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Plantet's chess games?
304 games by Marc Plantet, 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 Marc Plantet has played.
What does Marc Plantet play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Marc Plantet opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Plantet answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marc Plantet play as White?
As White, Marc Plantet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Plantet play as Black?
As Black, Marc Plantet most often plays: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Marc Plantet's FIDE rating?
Marc Plantet is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marc Plantet played?
Our database contains 304 games by Marc Plantet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 20 draws, 150 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Plantet?
304 games by Marc Plantet 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.