Prepare against Mathieu Barbaras
France · World #6,508 classical · FIDE ID 20622910
Our database contains 127 games by Mathieu Barbaras, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathieu Barbaras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathieu Barbaras 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 | 2,235 | 2,277 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,279 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,264 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 55 | 24 | 48 | 43.3% |
| As White | 67 | 32 | 11 | 24 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathieu Barbaras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathieu Barbaras's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 53.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 31.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Barbaras usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 87.9% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Mathieu Barbaras's chess games
All 127 games by Mathieu Barbaras in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 55 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Pierre Barbot | 2,443 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E14 |
| Sep 2024 | Aron Pasti | 2,349 | Budapest Vezerkepzo Autumn IM-B | A70 |
| Jul 2017 | Matthieu Midonet | 2,255 | 92nd ch-Paris | D16 |
| Sep 2024 | Yining Chen | 2,252 | Budapest Vezerkepzo Autumn IM-B | E04 |
| Mar 2026 | Christian Maier | 2,220 | 24th Nancy Blitz 2026 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,206 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Autumn IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| chTB-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| 1st Aix les Bains Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,178 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| 92nd ch-Paris | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathieu Barbaras's chess games?
127 games by Mathieu Barbaras, from Oct 2007 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 Mathieu Barbaras has played.
What does Mathieu Barbaras play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Mathieu Barbaras opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathieu Barbaras answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mathieu Barbaras play as White?
As White, Mathieu Barbaras's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathieu Barbaras play as Black?
As Black, Mathieu Barbaras most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Mathieu Barbaras's FIDE rating?
Mathieu Barbaras is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Mathieu Barbaras played?
Our database contains 127 games by Mathieu Barbaras, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathieu Barbaras?
127 games by Mathieu Barbaras 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.