Prepare against Mathilde Josse
France · World #76,280 classical · FIDE ID 620831
When preparing against Mathilde Josse, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 66 games by Mathilde Josse, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathilde Josse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathilde Josse 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 | 1,801 | 1,814 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 13 | 32 | 31.8% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathilde Josse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathilde Josse's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Josse usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mathilde Josse's chess games
All 66 games by Mathilde Josse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Fabrice Vandomel | 1,895 | 2nd Rennes Open | A01 |
| Apr 2009 | Lena Armas | 1,814 | ch-FRA U16 Girls | B06 |
| Jul 2009 | Thierry Le Goff | 1,798 | 2nd Rennes Open | B08 |
| Apr 2011 | Annabelle Turquetille | 1,773 | ch-FRA U18 Girls | D35 |
| Aug 2018 | Daniel Jackson | 1,764 | Riscle-C | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2011 | 13 | 4 | 1,645 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,751 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,739 |
| Riscle-C | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| Gorges Open 28th | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
| 10th Vaujany Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,628 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathilde Josse's chess games?
66 games by Mathilde Josse, from Apr 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 Mathilde Josse has played.
What does Mathilde Josse play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Mathilde Josse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathilde Josse answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mathilde Josse play as White?
As White, Mathilde Josse's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathilde Josse play as Black?
As Black, Mathilde Josse most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Mathilde Josse's FIDE rating?
Mathilde Josse is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (May 2015).
How many games has Mathilde Josse played?
Our database contains 66 games by Mathilde Josse, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathilde Josse?
66 games by Mathilde Josse 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.