Prepare against Michel Le Du
France · World #83,221 classical · FIDE ID 618225
When preparing against Michel Le Du, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Michel Le Du, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Le Du's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Le Du 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 | 1,779 | 2,022 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,826 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 109 | 68 | 96 | 39.9% |
| As White | 128 | 58 | 36 | 34 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 145 | 51 | 32 | 62 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Le Du's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Le Du's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 90.6% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Du usually continues Nc3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Du usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Du usually continues d3 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Du usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Du usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Du usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 21 | 28.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.0% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 30 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Michel Le Du's chess games
All 273 games by Michel Le Du 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: 109 wins, 68 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 14/13/11 | 36.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 18/11/25 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,337 | 12th Fouesnant Open | A48 |
| May 2000 | Anthony R Fulton | 2,216 | Bretania-Jersey Match | B06 |
| Oct 2005 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,213 | 11th Fouesnant Open | A05 |
| May 2003 | Jacques Bollore | 2,184 | ch-Finistere | C63 |
| Jan 2001 | Eric Gorge | 2,170 | 1st Plancoet Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 1999 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,016 |
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 2nd Plancoet Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| 3rd Plancoet Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| 5th Fouesnant Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| 1st Plancoet Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 17th Cappelle Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Le Du's chess games?
273 games by Michel Le Du, 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 Le Du has played.
What does Michel Le Du play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Michel Le Du opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Le Du answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michel Le Du play as White?
As White, Michel Le Du's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Le Du play as Black?
As Black, Michel Le Du most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Michel Le Du's FIDE rating?
Michel Le Du is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Le Du played?
Our database contains 273 games by Michel Le Du, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 68 draws, 96 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Le Du?
273 games by Michel Le Du 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.