Prepare against Michel Bedos
FM · France · World #7,356 classical · FIDE ID 600890
Our database contains 69 games by Michel Bedos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bedos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bedos 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 | 2,217 | 2,293 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 16 | 30 | 23 | 23.2% |
| As White | 47 | 10 | 22 | 15 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bedos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bedos's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 89.4% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bedos usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bedos usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bedos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Bedos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bedos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Michel Bedos's chess games
All 69 games by Michel Bedos 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: 16 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stephan Bardel | 2,315 | chT2-FRA | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Yannick Berthelot | 2,295 | chTB-FRA 9697 | B56 |
| Jan 1997 | Yohan Benitah | 2,285 | chTB-FRA 9697 | A57 |
| Jan 1998 | Xavier Palleja | 2,275 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | A70 |
| Jan 1997 | Nicolas Gerard | 2,270 | chT2S-FRA | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 23 | 8 | 2,210 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,318 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,124 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,135 |
| chTB-FRA 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,403 |
| chT3-FRA Gr3 9900 | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 2,383 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bedos's chess games?
69 games by Michel Bedos, 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 Michel Bedos has played.
What does Michel Bedos play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michel Bedos opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bedos answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Bedos play as White?
As White, Michel Bedos's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bedos play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bedos most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michel Bedos's FIDE rating?
Michel Bedos is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michel Bedos played?
Our database contains 69 games by Michel Bedos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bedos?
69 games by Michel Bedos 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.