Prepare against Michel Hileyan
France · World #55,831 classical · FIDE ID 630870
Our database contains 128 games by Michel Hileyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michel Hileyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Hileyan 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 | 1,870 | 2,082 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,947 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,911 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 44 | 21 | 63 | 34.4% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 11 | 26 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 24 | 10 | 37 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Hileyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Hileyan's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 52.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 31.6% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
| d3 | 3 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hileyan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 51.2% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.3% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Michel Hileyan's chess games
All 128 games by Michel Hileyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 21 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,126 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | A45 |
| Aug 2022 | Patrick Vial | 2,110 | ch-FRA Seniors | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Skender Zejneli | 2,070 | chT-Majeur 0001 | A03 |
| Dec 2004 | Sancho Oliveira | 2,069 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Marc Sintes | 2,056 | chT-Majeur 0001 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 1,759 |
| chT-Majeur 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Hileyan's chess games?
128 games by Michel Hileyan, from Apr 2003 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 Hileyan has played.
What does Michel Hileyan play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Michel Hileyan opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Hileyan answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Hileyan play as White?
As White, Michel Hileyan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Hileyan play as Black?
As Black, Michel Hileyan most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Michel Hileyan's FIDE rating?
Michel Hileyan is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Hileyan played?
Our database contains 128 games by Michel Hileyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 21 draws, 63 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Hileyan?
128 games by Michel Hileyan 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.