Prepare against Matthieu Pourquet
FM · France · World #3,997 classical · FIDE ID 20654642
Our database contains 195 games by Matthieu Pourquet, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Pourquet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu Pourquet 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 | 2,303 | 2,335 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,198 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,228 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 68 | 54 | 73 | 34.9% |
| As White | 101 | 40 | 29 | 32 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthieu Pourquet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthieu Pourquet's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 40.6% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 31.7% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 22 | 21.8% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Pourquet usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 40.0% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 32.5% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Matthieu Pourquet's chess games
All 195 games by Matthieu Pourquet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 68 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Stefan Mazur | 2,467 | Bratislava exe Open | D21 |
| May 2025 | M Sebag | 2,448 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | C02 |
| Feb 2020 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,447 | Lisbon Portugal Open | A37 |
| Jul 2021 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,414 | 12th Vaujany Open | A11 |
| Dec 2024 | Jonas Prado Lobo | 2,360 | Gran Hotel Bali Open A | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianske Lazne IM-B3 20th | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| 8th Cattolica Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
| 2nd Pays de Bray IM 2023 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
| 23rd Prague Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| 21st Marianske Lazne IM-B1 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Pourquet's chess games?
195 games by Matthieu Pourquet, from Jan 2009 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 Pourquet has played.
What does Matthieu Pourquet play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Matthieu Pourquet opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Pourquet answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Pourquet play as White?
As White, Matthieu Pourquet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Pourquet play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Pourquet most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Matthieu Pourquet's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Pourquet is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Matthieu Pourquet played?
Our database contains 195 games by Matthieu Pourquet, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Pourquet?
195 games by Matthieu Pourquet 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.