Prepare against Matthieu Hingouet
CM · France · World #9,581 classical · FIDE ID 26071509
When preparing against Matthieu Hingouet, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Matthieu Hingouet, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Hingouet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu Hingouet 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 | 2,177 | 2,268 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,161 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,127 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 45 | 21 | 52 | 38.1% |
| As White | 60 | 28 | 8 | 24 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 13 | 28 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthieu Hingouet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthieu Hingouet's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Hingouet usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hingouet usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Hingouet usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hingouet usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hingouet usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 42.9% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
Matthieu Hingouet's chess games
All 118 games by Matthieu Hingouet in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 45 wins, 21 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Floryan Eugene | 2,476 | 10th Noisiel Open | B30 |
| Jul 2019 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,343 | 94th ch-Paris | A57 |
| Jul 2020 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,336 | ch-FRA U18/14 Online | D26 |
| Jul 2022 | Emerick Lafortune | 2,270 | ch-Paris IdF | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Shapiro,Dan | 2,255 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 19 | 5 | 1,961 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open 11th | 2018 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| 94th ch-Paris | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,200 |
| ch-FRA U18/14 Online | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,429 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-Paris U20 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Hingouet's chess games?
118 games by Matthieu Hingouet, from Feb 2013 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 Matthieu Hingouet has played.
What does Matthieu Hingouet play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Matthieu Hingouet opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Hingouet answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Hingouet play as White?
As White, Matthieu Hingouet's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Hingouet play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Hingouet most often plays: Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Matthieu Hingouet's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Hingouet is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Matthieu Hingouet played?
Our database contains 118 games by Matthieu Hingouet, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 21 draws, 52 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Hingouet?
118 games by Matthieu Hingouet 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.