Prepare against Michel Desjardins
Canada · World #90,226 classical · FIDE ID 2601427
When preparing against Michel Desjardins, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 368 games by Michel Desjardins, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Desjardins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Desjardins 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 | 1,758 | 2,004 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 147 | 124 | 97 | 39.9% |
| As White | 187 | 72 | 64 | 51 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 181 | 75 | 60 | 46 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Desjardins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Desjardins's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 96.8% | 56.1% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues Nc3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Desjardins usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 97 | 98.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 97.9% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Michel Desjardins's chess games
All 368 games by Michel Desjardins in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 147 wins, 124 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 59 | 24/23/12 | 40.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 89 | 34/35/20 | 38.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Dusan Simic | 2,175 | Gatineau Open | D02 |
| Sep 2008 | Daniel Cossette | 2,116 | Gatineau Hull CC 29 Ann A | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Qiyou Wu | 2,098 | Quebec Open | B25 |
| Oct 2003 | Michel Arsenault | 2,058 | Gatineau Echiquier Royal 15 Ann | A02 |
| Jan 2010 | Gilles Groleau | 2,022 | Gatineau CEH Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Outaouais | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 1,903 |
| Gatineau Maisonneuve Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,860 |
| Gatineau Open | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-Quebec qual | 2010 | 10 | 8 | 1,959 |
| Gatineau LEO A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Outaouais ferme | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,957 |
| ch-Outouais | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| Gatineau Rentree Open A | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Desjardins's chess games?
368 games by Michel Desjardins, from Nov 2010 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 Desjardins has played.
What does Michel Desjardins play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Michel Desjardins opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Desjardins answers 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michel Desjardins play as White?
As White, Michel Desjardins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (59 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Desjardins play as Black?
As Black, Michel Desjardins most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (89 games, 38.2% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Michel Desjardins's FIDE rating?
Michel Desjardins is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Michel Desjardins played?
Our database contains 368 games by Michel Desjardins, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 124 draws, 97 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Desjardins?
368 games by Michel Desjardins 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.