Prepare against Michel Bizat
France · World #40,930 classical · FIDE ID 5400082
When preparing against Michel Bizat, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Michel Bizat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bizat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bizat 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 | 1,931 | 2,118 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 31.0% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bizat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bizat's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bizat usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bizat usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Bizat usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michel Bizat's chess games
All 42 games by Michel Bizat 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1994 | Hatim Al-Hadarani | 2,335 | Olympiad-31 | C02 |
| Dec 1994 | Gadir Abdel Osman | 2,185 | Olympiad-31 | B70 |
| Jan 2001 | Sebastien Velon | 2,135 | chT3-FRA | B76 |
| Jan 2001 | Olivier Marino | 2,065 | chT3-FRA | B77 |
| Jan 2001 | Olivier Guigon | 2,060 | chT3-FRA | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Monaco tt | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| chT-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 2 | 2,233 |
| 2nd Cannes Open | 1990 | 2 | 0 | 2,005 |
| 44th Imperia Open A | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,980 |
| 18th Cannes Open B | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bizat's chess games?
42 games by Michel Bizat, 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 Bizat has played.
What does Michel Bizat play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michel Bizat opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bizat answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Bizat play as White?
As White, Michel Bizat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bizat play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bizat most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michel Bizat's FIDE rating?
Michel Bizat is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Bizat played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michel Bizat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bizat?
42 games by Michel Bizat 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.