Prepare against Michel Daumens
France · World #24,380 classical · FIDE ID 602078
When preparing against Michel Daumens, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 97 games by Michel Daumens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Daumens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Daumens 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 | 2,022 | 2,242 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,034 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 28.9% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Daumens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Daumens's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 75.5% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 24.5% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Daumens usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Daumens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Daumens usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Daumens usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Daumens usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Daumens usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 19.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Michel Daumens's chess games
All 97 games by Michel Daumens 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: 28 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Eric Birmingham | 2,325 | chT-FRA | C00 |
| Jan 1989 | David Marciano | 2,320 | chT-FRA | A08 |
| Mar 2002 | Gedeon Kiss | 2,311 | chT2-FRA | A08 |
| Jan 2002 | Francois Capit | 2,215 | chT2-FRA | C00 |
| Jan 1989 | Jean Brault | 2,190 | chT-FRA | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,069 |
| ch-FRA44 | 1969 | 10 | 4 | – |
| chT-FRA | 1989 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,308 |
| ch-FRA 56th | 1981 | 8 | 3 | 2,235 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| 9th Creon Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Daumens's chess games?
97 games by Michel Daumens, 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 Daumens has played.
What does Michel Daumens play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Michel Daumens opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Daumens answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Michel Daumens play as White?
As White, Michel Daumens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Daumens play as Black?
As Black, Michel Daumens most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Michel Daumens's FIDE rating?
Michel Daumens is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Daumens played?
Our database contains 97 games by Michel Daumens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Daumens?
97 games by Michel Daumens 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.