Prepare against Patrick Maiffret
MCO · World #55,829 classical · FIDE ID 611808
Our database contains 93 games by Patrick Maiffret, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Maiffret's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Maiffret 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 | 1,870 | 2,076 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,950 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,881 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 20 | 26 | 47 | 21.5% |
| As White | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Maiffret's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Maiffret's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Maiffret usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Patrick Maiffret's chess games
All 93 games by Patrick Maiffret in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Christophe Dezaele | 2,142 | chT2-FRA | A46 |
| Aug 2000 | Guillaume Gras | 2,132 | Martinez Open A | B03 |
| Mar 2002 | Laurent Makke | 2,087 | chT2-FRA | A24 |
| Aug 2000 | Thierry Kozlowski | 2,062 | Martinez Open A | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Claude Maruejols | 2,014 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,742 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 7 | 1 | 1,808 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,010 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,169 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Maiffret's chess games?
93 games by Patrick Maiffret, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Patrick Maiffret has played.
What does Patrick Maiffret play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Patrick Maiffret opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Maiffret answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Patrick Maiffret play as White?
As White, Patrick Maiffret's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Maiffret play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Maiffret most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Patrick Maiffret's FIDE rating?
Patrick Maiffret is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Patrick Maiffret played?
Our database contains 93 games by Patrick Maiffret, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Maiffret?
93 games by Patrick Maiffret 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.