Prepare against Michel Conner
France · World #86,012 classical · FIDE ID 20647123
When preparing against Michel Conner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 47 games by Michel Conner, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Conner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Conner 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 | 1,771 | 1,911 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 23 | 7 | 17 | 48.9% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Conner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Conner's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Conner usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Conner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Conner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Michel Conner's chess games
All 47 games by Michel Conner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Jerome Bert | 2,145 | 9th Rohde Open | C19 |
| Feb 2004 | Alexandre Lavanant | 1,780 | chT4-FRA 0304 | A52 |
| Jan 2006 | Christophe Messager | 1,770 | chT4-FRA 0506 | D36 |
| Jan 2002 | Denis Cueff | 1,770 | chT-Finistere 0102 | D55 |
| Oct 2009 | Michel Rouault | 1,630 | 9th Rohde Open | E40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Finistere 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| chT-Finistere 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| chB-Finistere 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,539 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,621 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,091 |
| 5th Fouesnant Open | 1999 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 1,794 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Conner's chess games?
47 games by Michel Conner, from Apr 2009 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 Conner has played.
What does Michel Conner play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michel Conner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Conner answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games).
What openings does Michel Conner play as White?
As White, Michel Conner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Conner play as Black?
As Black, Michel Conner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michel Conner's FIDE rating?
Michel Conner is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Michel Conner played?
Our database contains 47 games by Michel Conner, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Conner?
47 games by Michel Conner 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.