Prepare against Martin Deschamps
Canada · World #101,335 classical · FIDE ID 2625202
When preparing against Martin Deschamps, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Deschamps, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martin Deschamps's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Deschamps 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 | 1,726 | 1,812 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 16.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 110 rated games against 76 different opponents, across 22 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 100 | 37 | 18 | 45 | 37.0% | 1,767 | 1,699 | 4 |
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20.0% | 1,932 | 1,772 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 54 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 22 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1,820 | 1,591 |
| 2025 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,783 | 1,863 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1,823 | 1,677 |
| 2023 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1,694 | 1,594 |
| 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1,752 | 1,852 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,804 | 1,804 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,808 | 1,675 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,792 | 1,632 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1,932 | 1,772 |
Where Martin Deschamps has played
Canada (21) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Deschamps's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Deschamps's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Deschamps usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Deschamps usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Deschamps usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Deschamps usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Deschamps usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Deschamps's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Deschamps in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Cedric Lepine | 1,945 | Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open | A37 |
| Feb 2026 | Philippe Lesage | 1,751 | 3e Tournoi du mardi à Laval | section A (FIDE) | E17 |
| Jun 2018 | Luc Gauthier | 1,581 | Laval Open | D13 |
| Sep 2026 | Maurice Mathieu | 1,511 | 1er Tournoi du mardi à Laval 2026-2027 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laval Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 4ème Tournoi du mardi à Laval | Section A (FIDE) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,562 |
| 3e Tournoi du mardi à Laval | section A (FIDE) | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,670 |
| 1er Tournoi du mardi à Laval 2026-2027 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,566 |
| ch-Mauricie | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| Quebec Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 1,878 |
| Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,014 |
| 20th Laval Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Deschamps's chess games?
36 games by Martin Deschamps, from Sep 2015 to Oct 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 Martin Deschamps has played.
What does Martin Deschamps play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martin Deschamps opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Deschamps answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Deschamps play as White?
As White, Martin Deschamps's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Deschamps play as Black?
As Black, Martin Deschamps most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Martin Deschamps's FIDE rating?
Martin Deschamps is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Martin Deschamps played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Deschamps, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Deschamps?
36 games by Martin Deschamps 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.