Prepare against Michel Bussacchini
MCO · World #51,152 classical · FIDE ID 5400090
When preparing against Michel Bussacchini, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Bussacchini, covering Jul 1996 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bussacchini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bussacchini 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 | 1,889 | 2,150 | Jul 1996 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 14 | 37 | 25.0% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 481 rated games against 380 different opponents, across 126 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 363 | 173 | 93 | 97 | 47.7% | 1,765 | 1,845 | 13 |
| Rapid | 118 | 71 | 12 | 35 | 60.2% | 1,668 | 1,784 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 20 | 33 | 74 | 15.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 301 | 190 | 67 | 44 | 63.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 54 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1,797 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 46 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 1,795 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 41 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 1,735 | 1,817 |
| 2023 | 48 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 1,626 | 1,804 |
| 2022 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 1,569 | 1,707 |
| 2021 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1,562 | 1,596 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,104 | 1,904 |
| 2019 | 69 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 1,739 | 1,787 |
| 2018 | 61 | 32 | 9 | 20 | 1,725 | 1,796 |
| 2017 | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 1,740 | 1,818 |
| 2016 | 38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 1,751 | 1,874 |
| 2015 | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 1,925 | 1,965 |
| 2014 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1,905 | 1,938 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,840 | 1,840 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,078 | 1,918 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,994 | 1,861 |
| 2009 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1,972 | 2,052 |
Where Michel Bussacchini has played
France (125) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bussacchini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bussacchini's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 25.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 25.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Bussacchini usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bussacchini usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bussacchini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bussacchini usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bussacchini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Michel Bussacchini's chess games
All 68 games by Michel Bussacchini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 1996 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Christine Flear | 2,264 | Monaco Masters | D15 |
| Jan 2001 | Jean Rieu | 2,049 | chT3-FRA | C50 |
| Jan 2015 | Frederic Cote | 1,955 | Basel Open | C44 |
| Feb 2002 | Herve Henry | 1,440 | chT2-FRA | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,220 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Monaco Masters | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,014 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 1,808 |
Interactive opening tree from all 68 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bussacchini's chess games?
68 games by Michel Bussacchini, from Jul 1996 to Oct 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 Bussacchini has played.
What does Michel Bussacchini play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Michel Bussacchini opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bussacchini answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Michel Bussacchini play as White?
As White, Michel Bussacchini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bussacchini play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bussacchini most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michel Bussacchini's FIDE rating?
Michel Bussacchini is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 1996).
How many games has Michel Bussacchini played?
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Bussacchini, covering Jul 1996 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bussacchini?
68 games by Michel Bussacchini 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.