Prepare against Mickael Hutois
FM · France · World #9,259 classical · FIDE ID 652091
When preparing against Mickael Hutois, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 40.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 434 games by Mickael Hutois, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mickael Hutois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mickael Hutois 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 | 2,182 | 2,318 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,252 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,275 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 190 | 86 | 157 | 43.8% |
| As White | 212 | 102 | 44 | 65 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 222 | 88 | 42 | 92 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mickael Hutois's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mickael Hutois's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 90.6% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hutois usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hutois usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hutois usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Hutois usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hutois usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Hutois usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 89 | 92.7% | 55.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 58.4% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
Mickael Hutois's chess games
All 434 games by Mickael Hutois in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Sep 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: 190 wins, 86 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 49 | 25/8/16 | 51.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Namig Guliyev | 2,535 | 35th Cappelle Open | C60 |
| Jun 2021 | Manuel Apicella | 2,506 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Christophe Sochacki | 2,482 | 35th Cappelle Open | A08 |
| Feb 2016 | Borya Ider | 2,478 | 32nd Cappelle Open | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Thal Abergel | 2,475 | 19th Sautron Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 15 | 6 | 2,287 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2010 | 12 | 7 | 2,105 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,352 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 8th Nantes Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,316 |
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mickael Hutois's chess games?
434 games by Mickael Hutois, from Jan 2005 to Sep 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 Hutois has played.
What does Mickael Hutois play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Mickael Hutois opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mickael Hutois answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Mickael Hutois play as White?
As White, Mickael Hutois's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mickael Hutois play as Black?
As Black, Mickael Hutois most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Mickael Hutois's FIDE rating?
Mickael Hutois is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mickael Hutois played?
Our database contains 434 games by Mickael Hutois, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 86 draws, 157 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mickael Hutois?
434 games by Mickael Hutois 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.