Prepare against Mickael Barraud
France · World #75,648 classical · FIDE ID 696137
When preparing against Mickael Barraud, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%).
Our database contains 64 games by Mickael Barraud, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mickael Barraud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mickael Barraud 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 | 1,803 | 1,908 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,852 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 7 | 30 | 42.2% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mickael Barraud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mickael Barraud's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Barraud usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Barraud usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Barraud usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Mickael Barraud's chess games
All 64 games by Mickael Barraud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Jean-Renaud Lagunes | 2,107 | 3rd Ambes Open | C14 |
| Apr 2009 | Nicolas Le Hetet | 2,090 | 2nd Ambes Open | C14 |
| Dec 2006 | Laurent Gattegno | 2,051 | 6th Mont de Marsan Open | D37 |
| May 2020 | Olivier Delabarre | 1,997 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | D35 |
| Apr 2009 | Michel Sivan | 1,909 | 2nd Ambes Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,730 |
| 2nd Ambes Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| 6th Mont de Marsan Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| Mont de Marsan Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| 3rd Ambes Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 14th Creon Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,825 |
| 13th Creon Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
| 9th Creon Open | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mickael Barraud's chess games?
64 games by Mickael Barraud, from Jul 2008 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 Mickael Barraud has played.
What does Mickael Barraud play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Mickael Barraud opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mickael Barraud answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Mickael Barraud play as White?
As White, Mickael Barraud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mickael Barraud play as Black?
As Black, Mickael Barraud most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Mickael Barraud's FIDE rating?
Mickael Barraud is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Mickael Barraud played?
Our database contains 64 games by Mickael Barraud, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mickael Barraud?
64 games by Mickael Barraud 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.