Prepare against Mickael Dufour
France · World #16,813 classical · FIDE ID 660582
Our database contains 37 games by Mickael Dufour, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mickael Dufour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mickael Dufour 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 | 2,086 | 2,158 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,134 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 40.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mickael Dufour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mickael Dufour's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dufour usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dufour usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dufour usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dufour usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Dufour usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dufour usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Mickael Dufour's chess games
All 37 games by Mickael Dufour in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Johnny Jankowski | 2,000 | 21st Avoine Open | A48 |
| Feb 2017 | Gilles Petracco | 1,963 | 33rd Cappelle Open | E65 |
| Jul 2006 | Ricardo Bruno | 1,892 | 21st Avoine Open | D13 |
| Feb 2017 | Benjamin Defromont | 1,867 | 33rd Cappelle Open | A07 |
| Jan 1998 | Yvalin Bruned | 1,650 | ch-FRA JM7 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U10 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-FRA U10 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 33rd Cappelle Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-FRA JM7 | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| 27th Bethune Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,022 |
| 9th Cappelle Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mickael Dufour's chess games?
37 games by Mickael Dufour, from Jul 2006 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 Dufour has played.
What does Mickael Dufour play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mickael Dufour opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mickael Dufour answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mickael Dufour play as White?
As White, Mickael Dufour's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mickael Dufour play as Black?
As Black, Mickael Dufour most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mickael Dufour's FIDE rating?
Mickael Dufour is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mickael Dufour played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mickael Dufour, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mickael Dufour?
37 games by Mickael Dufour 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.