Prepare against Michel Godart
Belgium · World #118,631 classical · FIDE ID 208086
When preparing against Michel Godart, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Michel Godart, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Godart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Godart 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 | 1,677 | 1,882 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Godart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Godart's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 44.8% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (69% of these games) — Godart usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Godart usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Godart usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Godart usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Godart usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Godart usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Michel Godart's chess games
All 55 games by Michel Godart in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Daniel Schneider | 2,056 | 20th Avoine Open | A01 |
| Jul 2008 | Antoine Cotonnec | 2,015 | 23rd Avoine Open | E15 |
| Feb 2006 | Joffrey Lebon | 1,979 | Fenain Open 8th | A21 |
| Nov 2008 | Jean-pierre Aloyau | 1,910 | Issy les Moulineaux tt | A06 |
| Jan 2008 | Jean-Claude Verstraeten | 1,848 | Fleurus Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| 7th La Fere Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| Fleurus Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,169 |
| 5th La Fere Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,967 |
| 8th Vaujany Open B | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,635 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,922 |
| Fenain Open 8th | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Godart's chess games?
55 games by Michel Godart, from Oct 2005 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 Godart has played.
What does Michel Godart play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michel Godart opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Godart answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Godart play as White?
As White, Michel Godart's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Godart play as Black?
As Black, Michel Godart most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michel Godart's FIDE rating?
Michel Godart is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Michel Godart played?
Our database contains 55 games by Michel Godart, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Godart?
55 games by Michel Godart 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.