Prepare against Michael Biniaux
France · World #113,268 classical · FIDE ID 690287
When preparing against Michael Biniaux, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 55 games by Michael Biniaux, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Biniaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Biniaux 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 | 1,692 | 1,782 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,768 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 43.6% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Biniaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Biniaux's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Biniaux usually continues e3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Biniaux usually continues e3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Biniaux usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Biniaux usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Michael Biniaux's chess games
All 55 games by Michael Biniaux in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Euen Le Kouaghet | 1,920 | 11th La Fere Open | D10 |
| Jul 2011 | Andre Louis | 1,800 | 10th La Fere Open | B01 |
| Oct 2012 | Ahmed Hacene | 1,773 | chT4-FRA | B01 |
| Oct 2011 | Jerome Waczecka | 1,734 | chT3-FRA | D03 |
| Nov 2014 | Marc Fourcart | 1,729 | chT4-FRA 1415 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,709 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| 5th Champagne Ardenne Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,911 |
| chT3-FRA | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,803 |
| chT4-FRA 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| chT4-FRA 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,756 |
| chT4-FRA 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Biniaux's chess games?
55 games by Michael Biniaux, from Jul 2010 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 Michael Biniaux has played.
What does Michael Biniaux play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael Biniaux opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Biniaux answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Biniaux play as White?
As White, Michael Biniaux's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Biniaux play as Black?
As Black, Michael Biniaux most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Michael Biniaux's FIDE rating?
Michael Biniaux is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Biniaux played?
Our database contains 55 games by Michael Biniaux, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Biniaux?
55 games by Michael Biniaux 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.