Prepare against Michel Schmouchkovitch
France · World #54,591 classical · FIDE ID 655112
Our database contains 110 games by Michel Schmouchkovitch, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Schmouchkovitch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Schmouchkovitch 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 | 1,875 | 2,014 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,926 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 39 | 26 | 45 | 35.5% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Schmouchkovitch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Schmouchkovitch's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 37.3% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 27.5% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 19.6% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Schmouchkovitch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 77.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Michel Schmouchkovitch's chess games
All 110 games by Michel Schmouchkovitch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Pierre Barbot | 2,225 | 11th Sautron Open | A34 |
| Oct 2004 | Baudoin Gaulin | 2,130 | 10th Fouesnant Open | B06 |
| Apr 2007 | Sylvain Trovalet | 2,123 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | A03 |
| Jul 2011 | Michel Serralta | 2,122 | Rennes Open 4th | A26 |
| Nov 2006 | Boris Chabradze | 2,107 | 6th Rohde Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| chB-Finistere 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Brest Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Schmouchkovitch's chess games?
110 games by Michel Schmouchkovitch, from Apr 2005 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 Schmouchkovitch has played.
What does Michel Schmouchkovitch play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Michel Schmouchkovitch opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Schmouchkovitch answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Michel Schmouchkovitch play as White?
As White, Michel Schmouchkovitch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Schmouchkovitch play as Black?
As Black, Michel Schmouchkovitch most often plays: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Michel Schmouchkovitch's FIDE rating?
Michel Schmouchkovitch is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Michel Schmouchkovitch played?
Our database contains 110 games by Michel Schmouchkovitch, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Schmouchkovitch?
110 games by Michel Schmouchkovitch 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.