Prepare against Pierre Massimi
France · World #76,613 classical · FIDE ID 642789
When preparing against Pierre Massimi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Pierre Massimi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Massimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Massimi 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 | 1,800 | 2,006 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 47.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Massimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Massimi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Massimi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Massimi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Massimi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Pierre Massimi's chess games
All 40 games by Pierre Massimi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Luc Aurel | 2,158 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | A14 |
| Mar 2008 | Ameur Frih | 2,112 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | C89 |
| Mar 2008 | Jean-Pierre Ricroque | 1,987 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B95 |
| Dec 2007 | Philippe Beaufils | 1,910 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | C32 |
| Jan 1994 | Javad Mohtaji | 1,840 | ch-FRA Open A | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1993 | 7 | 4 | 2,423 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 1994 | 5 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,039 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,881 |
| Paris Open B | 1998 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 30th Syre Memorial Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,797 |
| Paris Open A | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Massimi's chess games?
40 games by Pierre Massimi, from Jan 2005 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 Pierre Massimi has played.
What does Pierre Massimi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pierre Massimi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Massimi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pierre Massimi play as White?
As White, Pierre Massimi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Massimi play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Massimi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Pierre Massimi's FIDE rating?
Pierre Massimi is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Pierre Massimi played?
Our database contains 40 games by Pierre Massimi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Massimi?
40 games by Pierre Massimi 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.