Prepare against Michel Libens
France · World #31,923 classical · FIDE ID 602779
Our database contains 74 games by Michel Libens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michel Libens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Libens 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 | 1,974 | 2,166 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,961 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,010 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 18 | 35 | 28.4% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Libens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Libens's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Libens usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Libens usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Libens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Libens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Libens usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Libens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 15.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Michel Libens's chess games
All 74 games by Michel Libens 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E77 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1982 | Ronald Weemaes | 2,325 | ch-BEL | B07 |
| Jan 1991 | Serge Nemirovski | 2,290 | ch-FRA Accession | A39 |
| Jan 1997 | Wim Maes | 2,285 | 18th Cannes Open B | C45 |
| Jan 1997 | Tristan Calistri | 2,265 | 18th Cannes Open B | C34 |
| Nov 2001 | Eric Girard | 2,179 | chT2-FRA | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 20 | 7 | 2,069 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,234 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 18th Cannes Open B | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,232 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,055 |
| Cannes | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 2,125 |
| Belfort Open | 1989 | 3 | 0 | 1,963 |
| ch-BEL | 1982 | 3 | 1 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Libens's chess games?
74 games by Michel Libens, 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 Libens has played.
What does Michel Libens play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Michel Libens opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Libens answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Libens play as White?
As White, Michel Libens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Libens play as Black?
As Black, Michel Libens most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michel Libens's FIDE rating?
Michel Libens is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (May 2011).
How many games has Michel Libens played?
Our database contains 74 games by Michel Libens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Libens?
74 games by Michel Libens 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.