Prepare against Michel Serralta
France · World #16,218 classical · FIDE ID 619973
Our database contains 179 games by Michel Serralta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Serralta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Serralta 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 | 2,092 | 2,167 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,116 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 2,102 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 81 | 24 | 74 | 45.3% |
| As White | 93 | 40 | 12 | 41 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 41 | 12 | 33 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Serralta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Serralta's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 81.7% | 45.4% |
| e4 | 11 | 11.8% | 77.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Serralta usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Serralta usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Serralta usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 77.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Serralta usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Serralta usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Serralta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 83.7% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Michel Serralta's chess games
All 179 games by Michel Serralta 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: 81 wins, 24 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Yohan Benitah | 2,409 | 5th Rohde Open | D70 |
| Apr 2005 | Andre Bleunven | 2,249 | ch-Finistere 0405 | D00 |
| Jul 2000 | Edouard Bonnet | 2,201 | 7th Montpellier Open | D44 |
| Nov 2010 | Loic Bourdonnais | 2,170 | chT2-FRA 1011 | A21 |
| Feb 2003 | Thierry Bollengier | 2,168 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brest Open | 2012 | 16 | 14 | 2,132 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,999 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2009 | 8 | 1 | 1,922 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Serralta's chess games?
179 games by Michel Serralta, 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 Serralta has played.
What does Michel Serralta play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Michel Serralta opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Serralta answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michel Serralta play as White?
As White, Michel Serralta's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Serralta play as Black?
As Black, Michel Serralta most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Michel Serralta's FIDE rating?
Michel Serralta is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Michel Serralta played?
Our database contains 179 games by Michel Serralta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 24 draws, 74 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Serralta?
179 games by Michel Serralta 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.