Prepare against Maurice Poulin
Canada · World #61,564 classical · FIDE ID 2603225
Our database contains 138 games by Maurice Poulin, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maurice Poulin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice Poulin 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 | 1,850 | 2,014 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 40 | 26 | 72 | 29.0% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 14 | 9 | 48 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice Poulin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice Poulin's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 95.5% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Poulin usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Poulin usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Poulin usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Poulin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 33 | 91.7% | 30.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 100.0% | 15.8% |
Maurice Poulin's chess games
All 138 games by Maurice Poulin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 26 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 11/7/43 | 18.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1980 | Lawrence A. Day | 2,514 | Quebec Open | B00 |
| Jul 1999 | Alexey A Feoktistov | 2,359 | Quebec Open | A42 |
| Jan 1999 | Martial Larochelle | 2,317 | Montreal Open | B51 |
| Aug 1980 | Barry Popik | 2,259 | Quebec Open | B30 |
| Jul 2001 | Roland Chabot | 2,225 | Quebec COQ Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 53 | 20 | 2,028 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Quebec COQ Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,496 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 51st Canadian Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,039 |
| Quebec | 1978 | 7 | 3 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice Poulin's chess games?
138 games by Maurice Poulin, from Oct 2003 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 Maurice Poulin has played.
What does Maurice Poulin play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Maurice Poulin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice Poulin answers 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maurice Poulin play as White?
As White, Maurice Poulin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice Poulin play as Black?
As Black, Maurice Poulin most often plays: Modern Defense (61 games, 18.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Maurice Poulin's FIDE rating?
Maurice Poulin is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Maurice Poulin played?
Our database contains 138 games by Maurice Poulin, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 26 draws, 72 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice Poulin?
138 games by Maurice Poulin 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.