Prepare against Michel Vernay
France · World #113,214 classical · FIDE ID 527068072
When preparing against Michel Vernay, expect 1.f4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 52 games by Michel Vernay, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Vernay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Vernay 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 | 1,693 | 1,693 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,661 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,614 | 1,641 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 44.2% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Vernay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Vernay's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 24 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 92% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vernay usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Vernay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vernay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vernay usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vernay usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Michel Vernay's chess games
All 52 games by Michel Vernay in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 23 wins, 0 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Colin Moriniaux | 1,973 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | A03 |
| Nov 2020 | Francois Gilles | 1,637 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | B02 |
| Nov 2020 | Remi Guilloud | 1,415 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | B23 |
| Feb 2021 | Patrick Pineau | 1,349 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B30 |
| Mar 2021 | Christian Allays | 1,330 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,912 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,756 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,528 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,988 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Vernay's chess games?
52 games by Michel Vernay, from Dec 2024 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 Vernay has played.
What does Michel Vernay play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Michel Vernay opens with 1.f4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Vernay answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games).
What openings does Michel Vernay play as White?
As White, Michel Vernay's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Vernay play as Black?
As Black, Michel Vernay most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michel Vernay's FIDE rating?
Michel Vernay is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,614 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michel Vernay played?
Our database contains 52 games by Michel Vernay, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 0 draws, 29 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Vernay?
52 games by Michel Vernay 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.