Prepare against Mathieu Durczak
France · World #16,919 classical · FIDE ID 644846
Our database contains 45 games by Mathieu Durczak, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathieu Durczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathieu Durczak 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 | 2,085 | 2,102 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathieu Durczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathieu Durczak's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 28.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Durczak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Durczak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …a6 (6% of these games) — Durczak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Durczak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Durczak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Durczak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Mathieu Durczak's chess games
All 45 games by Mathieu Durczak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Nicolas Clery | 2,400 | 28th Cappelle Open | D07 |
| Feb 2006 | Albin Dal Borgo | 2,134 | Fenain Open 8th | A81 |
| Feb 2006 | Thierry Levers | 1,954 | Fenain Open 8th | A47 |
| Feb 2006 | Fabrice Casier | 1,928 | Fenain Open 8th | A21 |
| Feb 2007 | Franck Mestdagh | 1,924 | Fenain Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenain Open | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Fenain Open 8th | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| 2nd La Fere Open | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 28th Cappelle Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,437 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathieu Durczak's chess games?
45 games by Mathieu Durczak, from Apr 2005 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 Durczak has played.
What does Mathieu Durczak play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mathieu Durczak opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathieu Durczak answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Mathieu Durczak play as White?
As White, Mathieu Durczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathieu Durczak play as Black?
As Black, Mathieu Durczak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mathieu Durczak's FIDE rating?
Mathieu Durczak is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Mathieu Durczak played?
Our database contains 45 games by Mathieu Durczak, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathieu Durczak?
45 games by Mathieu Durczak 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.