Prepare against Michel Arcusa
France · World #77,249 classical · FIDE ID 641880
When preparing against Michel Arcusa, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Arcusa, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Arcusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Arcusa 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 | 1,798 | 1,902 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,840 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 9 | 32 | 39.7% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 3 | 23 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Arcusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Arcusa's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 48.1% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Arcusa usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Arcusa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Arcusa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Arcusa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Arcusa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Michel Arcusa's chess games
All 68 games by Michel Arcusa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Boris Plane | 2,184 | Saint Affrique Open 15th | A41 |
| Aug 2013 | Denis Merstorf | 1,964 | ch-FRA Open B | D46 |
| Jan 1990 | Vincent Normand | 1,850 | chB-Provence | A27 |
| Jan 1993 | C1. Ortega | 1,830 | ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | A16 |
| Jan 1993 | Jose Anton | 1,770 | ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Provence | 1991 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | 1993 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 1,735 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 8th Vaujany Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,464 |
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,732 |
| 16th Saint Affrique Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,701 |
| Condom Open A | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Arcusa's chess games?
68 games by Michel Arcusa, from Oct 2005 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 Michel Arcusa has played.
What does Michel Arcusa play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michel Arcusa opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Arcusa answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Arcusa play as White?
As White, Michel Arcusa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Arcusa play as Black?
As Black, Michel Arcusa most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Michel Arcusa's FIDE rating?
Michel Arcusa is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Michel Arcusa played?
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Arcusa, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Arcusa?
68 games by Michel Arcusa 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.