Prepare against Mathieu Canet
France · World #39,086 classical · FIDE ID 629421
Our database contains 35 games by Mathieu Canet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathieu Canet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathieu Canet 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 | 1,939 | 1,991 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 25.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathieu Canet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathieu Canet's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 47.6% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Canet usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mathieu Canet's chess games
All 35 games by Mathieu Canet 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Thibault Meynard | 2,147 | chT-FRA 0001 U18 | D46 |
| Nov 2000 | Flavio Perez | 2,121 | chT-FRA 0001 U18 | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Adrien Chouquet | 2,050 | chT-FRA 0001 U18 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,107 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,478 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathieu Canet's chess games?
35 games by Mathieu Canet, 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 Mathieu Canet has played.
What does Mathieu Canet play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mathieu Canet opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathieu Canet answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathieu Canet play as White?
As White, Mathieu Canet's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathieu Canet play as Black?
As Black, Mathieu Canet most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Mathieu Canet's FIDE rating?
Mathieu Canet is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mathieu Canet played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mathieu Canet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathieu Canet?
35 games by Mathieu Canet 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.