Prepare against Michel Guegan
France · World #102,349 classical · FIDE ID 694185
When preparing against Michel Guegan, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 71 games by Michel Guegan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michel Guegan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Guegan 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 | 1,722 | 1,867 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,771 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,775 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 39 | 12 | 20 | 54.9% |
| As White | 40 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Guegan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Guegan's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 50.0% | 72.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 45.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Guegan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Guegan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Guegan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Guegan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Guegan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Guegan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Michel Guegan's chess games
All 71 games by Michel Guegan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Michel Salaun | 2,058 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | D07 |
| Apr 2006 | Jean Pascot | 1,950 | ch-Morbihan 0506 | C25 |
| Jan 2006 | Yann Pascal | 1,928 | chT-FRA Gr5 | C25 |
| Dec 2004 | Eugene Hocher | 1,850 | ch-Morbihan 0405 | B07 |
| Nov 2004 | Simon Mener | 1,790 | chT3-FRA 0405 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 1,722 |
| ch-Morbihan 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,737 |
| ch-Morbihan 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 4 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Guegan's chess games?
71 games by Michel Guegan, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Guegan has played.
What does Michel Guegan play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Michel Guegan opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Guegan answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Guegan play as White?
As White, Michel Guegan's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Guegan play as Black?
As Black, Michel Guegan most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Michel Guegan's FIDE rating?
Michel Guegan is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (May 2012).
How many games has Michel Guegan played?
Our database contains 71 games by Michel Guegan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Guegan?
71 games by Michel Guegan 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.