Prepare against Michel Masera
France · World #111,051 classical · FIDE ID 623202
When preparing against Michel Masera, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 57 games by Michel Masera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Masera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Masera 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 | 1,698 | 2,104 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 10 | 30 | 29.8% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Masera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Masera's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Masera usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Masera usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Masera usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Michel Masera's chess games
All 57 games by Michel Masera 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Jean Paul Touze | 2,131 | 17th Avoine Open | B06 |
| Aug 2013 | Joffrey Lebon | 1,967 | ch-FRA Open B | A70 |
| Jan 2009 | Michael Biniaux | 1,956 | chT4-FRA 0809 | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Eddine Halfaoui | 1,900 | chT4-FRA 1314 | B33 |
| Jan 2016 | Irakli Shaverdashvili | 1,856 | chT4-FRA 1516 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-FRA 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,946 |
| chT4-FRA 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| chT4-FRA 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,699 |
| 4th Blagny Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,646 |
| chT3-FRA | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,696 |
| chT4-FRA | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Masera's chess games?
57 games by Michel Masera, 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 Masera has played.
What does Michel Masera play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michel Masera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Masera answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Michel Masera play as White?
As White, Michel Masera's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Masera play as Black?
As Black, Michel Masera most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michel Masera's FIDE rating?
Michel Masera is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michel Masera played?
Our database contains 57 games by Michel Masera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Masera?
57 games by Michel Masera 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.