Prepare against Michel Yche
France · World #29,730 classical · FIDE ID 640298
Our database contains 64 games by Michel Yche, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Yche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Yche 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 | 1,987 | 2,004 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,978 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28.1% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Yche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Yche's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yche usually continues b4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Yche usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Yche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Yche usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Michel Yche's chess games
All 64 games by Michel Yche in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Patrice Lerch | 2,405 | 33rd Avoine Open | B20 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandre Come | 2,204 | 27th Avoine Open | B20 |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Chevrier | 2,163 | 24th Avoine Open | C18 |
| Jul 2013 | Benjamin Cau | 2,125 | 28th Avoine Open | C02 |
| Jul 2018 | Nicolas Kern | 2,104 | 33rd Avoine Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ile et Vilaine | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,010 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,144 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| Liffre Open | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,095 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,286 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Yche's chess games?
64 games by Michel Yche, from Jul 2007 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 Yche has played.
What does Michel Yche play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Michel Yche opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Yche answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Michel Yche play as White?
As White, Michel Yche's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Yche play as Black?
As Black, Michel Yche most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michel Yche's FIDE rating?
Michel Yche is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Michel Yche played?
Our database contains 64 games by Michel Yche, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Yche?
64 games by Michel Yche 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.