Prepare against Matthieu Maugenest
France · World #14,406 classical · FIDE ID 36065544
When preparing against Matthieu Maugenest, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by Matthieu Maugenest, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Maugenest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu Maugenest 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 | 2,113 | 2,113 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,020 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,033 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 44.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Maugenest usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Maugenest usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Maugenest usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Matthieu Maugenest's chess games
All 36 games by Matthieu Maugenest in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 0 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ghislain Maugenest | 2,310 | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open A | E60 |
| Feb 2026 | Gabriel Lesueur | 2,256 | 9th Cappelle Rapid 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Boris Prodhomme | 2,078 | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open A | E60 |
| Jul 2023 | Laurent Aiglon | 2,052 | 29th Saint Affrique Open | E18 |
| Jan 2022 | Tony Delabre | 2,042 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,898 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 9th Cappelle Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,252 |
| French Chess Championship 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,594 |
| Chess on the Thames | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| 43rd Sitges Open B | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,941 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,697 |
| 29th Saint Affrique Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Maugenest's chess games?
36 games by Matthieu Maugenest, from May 2014 to Sep 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 Maugenest has played.
What does Matthieu Maugenest play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Matthieu Maugenest opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Maugenest answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Maugenest play as White?
As White, Matthieu Maugenest's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Maugenest play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Maugenest most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Matthieu Maugenest's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Maugenest is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Matthieu Maugenest played?
Our database contains 36 games by Matthieu Maugenest, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 0 draws, 20 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Maugenest?
36 games by Matthieu Maugenest 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.