Prepare against Pierre Meinsohn
FM · France · World #33,119 classical · FIDE ID 600466
When preparing against Pierre Meinsohn, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 159 games by Pierre Meinsohn, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Meinsohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Meinsohn 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 | 1,969 | 2,301 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,210 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 57 | 46 | 56 | 35.8% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Meinsohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Meinsohn's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 62.8% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 27.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Meinsohn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 83.9% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Pierre Meinsohn's chess games
All 159 games by Pierre Meinsohn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 57 wins, 46 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,455 | 2nd Cannes Open | A59 |
| Jan 1990 | Krzysztof Strzelecki | 2,415 | 2nd Cannes Open | C20 |
| Jan 1990 | Nikola Spiridonov | 2,405 | 2nd Cannes Open | A48 |
| Jan 1991 | Jean-Pierre Lejeune | 2,380 | chT-FRA | A46 |
| Jan 1992 | Gilles Andruet | 2,365 | chT-FRA | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA50 | 1975 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 54th ch-FRA | 1979 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-FRA 55th | 1980 | 11 | 6 | 2,339 |
| chT-FRA | 1992 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,574 |
| ch-FRA 56th | 1981 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-EU U21 fin-A | 1975 | 9 | 2 | – |
| 4th Chambery Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,245 |
| ch-EU U21 prel | 1974 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Meinsohn's chess games?
159 games by Pierre Meinsohn, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Meinsohn has played.
What does Pierre Meinsohn play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Pierre Meinsohn opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Meinsohn answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pierre Meinsohn play as White?
As White, Pierre Meinsohn's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Meinsohn play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Meinsohn most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Pierre Meinsohn's FIDE rating?
Pierre Meinsohn is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pierre Meinsohn played?
Our database contains 159 games by Pierre Meinsohn, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 46 draws, 56 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Meinsohn?
159 games by Pierre Meinsohn 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.