Prepare against Mickael Carmes
France · World #26,395 classical · FIDE ID 625280
When preparing against Mickael Carmes, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Mickael Carmes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mickael Carmes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mickael Carmes 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 | 2,008 | 2,117 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,041 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 30.8% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mickael Carmes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mickael Carmes's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Carmes usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Carmes usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carmes usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carmes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Carmes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mickael Carmes's chess games
All 39 games by Mickael Carmes 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Cyprien Veron | 2,226 | 05th Agneaux St Lo Open | B99 |
| Feb 2001 | Jean-Fabien Decosse | 2,167 | 05th Agneaux St Lo Open | E15 |
| Jul 2002 | Franck Guezennec | 2,080 | Agneaux St Lo FIDE 07th | B47 |
| Jul 2002 | Patrick Klein | 1,960 | Agneaux St Lo FIDE 07th | B23 |
| Feb 2002 | Julien Gioux | 1,900 | 06th Agneaux St Lo Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneaux St Lo Masters A | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| Agneaux St Lo FIDE 07th | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 06th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,079 |
| 05th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2001 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,287 |
| 03rd Naujac Open | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
| 8th Chambery Open | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,118 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Saint Affrique Open 15th | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,795 |
Interactive opening tree from all 39 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mickael Carmes's chess games?
39 games by Mickael Carmes, 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 Mickael Carmes has played.
What does Mickael Carmes play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mickael Carmes opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mickael Carmes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mickael Carmes play as White?
As White, Mickael Carmes's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mickael Carmes play as Black?
As Black, Mickael Carmes most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mickael Carmes's FIDE rating?
Mickael Carmes is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Mickael Carmes played?
Our database contains 39 games by Mickael Carmes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mickael Carmes?
39 games by Mickael Carmes 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.