Prepare against Michel Darras
France · World #83,860 classical · FIDE ID 646210
When preparing against Michel Darras, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 35 games by Michel Darras, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Darras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Darras 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 | 1,777 | 1,792 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 45.7% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Darras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Darras's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Darras usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Darras usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Darras usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
Michel Darras's chess games
All 35 games by Michel Darras in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Olivier Croenne | 2,098 | 2nd La Fere Open | C10 |
| Apr 2002 | Stephane Renard | 2,060 | 7th Herlies Open | C10 |
| Jul 2001 | Frederic Vidal | 1,870 | 09th Saint Affrique Open | A03 |
| Apr 2002 | Bertrand Rivet | 1,630 | 7th Herlies Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Herlies Open | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 2nd La Fere Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,932 |
| 3rd Herlies Open | 1998 | 5 | 4 | 2,385 |
| 2nd Herlies Open | 1997 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,340 |
| 4th Herlies Open | 1999 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,620 |
| 1st La Fere Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,705 |
| 23rd Bethune Open A | 2002 | 2 | 0 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Darras's chess games?
35 games by Michel Darras, from Oct 2004 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 Darras has played.
What does Michel Darras play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michel Darras opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Darras answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games).
What openings does Michel Darras play as White?
As White, Michel Darras's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Darras play as Black?
As Black, Michel Darras most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michel Darras's FIDE rating?
Michel Darras is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michel Darras played?
Our database contains 35 games by Michel Darras, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Darras?
35 games by Michel Darras 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.