Prepare against Maxence Godard
IM · France · World #5,992 classical · FIDE ID 603694
Our database contains 240 games by Maxence Godard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxence Godard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxence Godard 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 | 2,247 | 2,371 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,336 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 86 | 78 | 76 | 35.8% |
| As White | 111 | 50 | 35 | 26 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxence Godard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxence Godard's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 67.6% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 17.1% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 15.3% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Godard usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Godard usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Godard usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Godard usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Godard usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Godard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 58.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 21 | 35.0% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 72.1% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.9% | 50.0% |
Maxence Godard's chess games
All 240 games by Maxence Godard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 78 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E92 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,609 | 1st Marrakesh Open | E70 |
| Dec 2011 | Andrey Vovk | 2,551 | 87th Hastings Masters Open | B12 |
| Apr 1999 | Normunds Miezis | 2,525 | Gonfreville Master | A19 |
| Jan 1997 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,510 | Agneaux St Lo Open 01st | D43 |
| Jan 2009 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,493 | 8th Prague Open A | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Gonfreville Master | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,487 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,415 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,467 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,351 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxence Godard's chess games?
240 games by Maxence Godard, from Apr 2003 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 Maxence Godard has played.
What does Maxence Godard play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Maxence Godard opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxence Godard answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Maxence Godard play as White?
As White, Maxence Godard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxence Godard play as Black?
As Black, Maxence Godard most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Maxence Godard's FIDE rating?
Maxence Godard is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Maxence Godard played?
Our database contains 240 games by Maxence Godard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 78 draws, 76 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxence Godard?
240 games by Maxence Godard 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.