Prepare against Michel Drillat
France · World #84,177 classical · FIDE ID 620254
When preparing against Michel Drillat, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Michel Drillat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Drillat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Drillat 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 | 1,776 | 2,041 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,879 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 22.2% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Drillat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Drillat's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Drillat usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Drillat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Drillat usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michel Drillat's chess games
All 45 games by Michel Drillat 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Gianni Romano | 2,111 | Besancon Open | E13 |
| Jul 2012 | Stephan Michel | 1,989 | 3rd Vaujany Open | B01 |
| Jul 2002 | Maxence Fourcart | 1,970 | Val Thorens Open | A57 |
| Dec 2004 | Mickael Boileau | 1,820 | Besancon Open | A77 |
| Jul 2017 | Rodny Joachim | 1,685 | 8th Vaujany Open B | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Vaujany Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| 8th Vaujany Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,746 |
| Besancon Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 1st Aix les Bains Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
| Gap Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,719 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| Vaujany Open A 2nd | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Drillat's chess games?
45 games by Michel Drillat, 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 Drillat has played.
What does Michel Drillat play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michel Drillat opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Drillat answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Drillat play as White?
As White, Michel Drillat's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Drillat play as Black?
As Black, Michel Drillat most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Michel Drillat's FIDE rating?
Michel Drillat is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Michel Drillat played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michel Drillat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Drillat?
45 games by Michel Drillat 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.