Prepare against Michel Jadoul
IM · Belgium · World #3,872 classical · FIDE ID 200034
Our database contains 313 games by Michel Jadoul, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Jadoul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Jadoul 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 | 2,306 | 2,379 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,314 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 128 | 99 | 86 | 40.9% |
| As White | 159 | 79 | 41 | 39 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 154 | 49 | 58 | 47 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Jadoul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Jadoul's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 55 | 34.6% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 47 | 29.6% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 38 | 23.9% | 61.8% |
| e3 | 12 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 35% of White games, 66.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues Bb2 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jadoul usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 40.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.1% | 52.8% |
| b6 | 10 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.2% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 57.6% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 18.6% | 45.5% |
| b6 | 7 | 11.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Michel Jadoul's chess games
All 313 games by Michel Jadoul 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: 128 wins, 99 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 55 | 28/17/10 | 50.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B00 | English Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,605 | Brussels SWIFT | E83 |
| Jan 1986 | Eugenio Torre | 2,525 | Brussels SWIFT | D34 |
| Nov 1984 | Jan Adamski | 2,460 | Olympiad-26 | E94 |
| Jan 1987 | Mark L Hebden | 2,460 | Tarnby | B00 |
| Jan 1985 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,455 | Montpellier Zonal | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1992 | 32 | 24 | 2,478 |
| Brussels OHRA-04 | 1985 | 13 | 4 | 2,352 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Brussels SWIFT | 1986 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 10th Politiken Cup | 1988 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Jadoul's chess games?
313 games by Michel Jadoul, 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 Jadoul has played.
What does Michel Jadoul play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Michel Jadoul opens with 1.b3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Jadoul answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michel Jadoul play as White?
As White, Michel Jadoul's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (55 games, 50.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Jadoul play as Black?
As Black, Michel Jadoul most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Michel Jadoul's FIDE rating?
Michel Jadoul is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Jadoul played?
Our database contains 313 games by Michel Jadoul, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 99 draws, 86 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Jadoul?
313 games by Michel Jadoul 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.