Prepare against Mathieu Ternault
FM · France · World #4,733 classical · FIDE ID 20641532
Our database contains 784 games by Mathieu Ternault, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mathieu Ternault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathieu Ternault 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 | 2,281 | 2,400 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,339 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,291 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 784 | 341 | 137 | 306 | 43.5% |
| As White | 400 | 171 | 82 | 147 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 384 | 170 | 55 | 159 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathieu Ternault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathieu Ternault's side.
First moves as White (396 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 220 | 55.6% | 51.1% |
| b3 | 65 | 16.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 14.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 49 | 12.4% | 59.2% |
| e3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Bb2 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ternault usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 89 | 45.2% | 55.6% |
| Nc6 | 66 | 33.5% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 10.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 5.6% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 30.7% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 31 | 27.2% | 46.8% |
| Nc6 | 31 | 27.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 13.2% | 36.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mathieu Ternault's chess games
All 784 games by Mathieu Ternault in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 341 wins, 137 draws, 306 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 61 | 29/8/24 | 47.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/10/14 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 9/5/17 | 29.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 55 | 23/4/28 | 41.8% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Oct 2017 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,603 | Corsica Coca Cola blitz Open | A49 |
| Apr 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Sep 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,552 | Paris Oscaro Blitz | A01 |
| Jun 2025 | Roven Vogel | 2,551 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 273 | 146 | 2,268 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 2,202 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 2,246 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathieu Ternault's chess games?
784 games by Mathieu Ternault, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Ternault has played.
What does Mathieu Ternault play on the first move as White?
Across 396 games with White in our database, Mathieu Ternault opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathieu Ternault answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games).
What openings does Mathieu Ternault play as White?
As White, Mathieu Ternault's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 29.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathieu Ternault play as Black?
As Black, Mathieu Ternault most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Mikenas Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Mathieu Ternault's FIDE rating?
Mathieu Ternault is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Mathieu Ternault played?
Our database contains 784 games by Mathieu Ternault, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 137 draws, 306 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathieu Ternault?
784 games by Mathieu Ternault 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.