Prepare against Pierre Munster
Belgium · World #44,048 classical · FIDE ID 204757
Our database contains 52 games by Pierre Munster, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Munster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Munster 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 | 1,917 | 2,118 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Munster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Munster's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Munster usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Munster usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Munster usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Munster usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Munster usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Pierre Munster's chess games
All 52 games by Pierre Munster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Yves Duhayon | 2,255 | ch-BEL Open | D02 |
| Nov 2009 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,184 | chT-BEL 0910 | A07 |
| Nov 2010 | Leonid Gorshkov | 2,110 | chT-BEL 1011 | A04 |
| Jul 2007 | Wim Maurissen | 1,991 | ch-BEL Open | D00 |
| Jul 2006 | Tobias Peters | 1,897 | ch-BEL Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 21 | 11 | 1,955 |
| Huy Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,586 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,148 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| Tournament of Cities | 1924 | 2 | 0 | – |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,850 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Munster's chess games?
52 games by Pierre Munster, from Jul 2003 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 Munster has played.
What does Pierre Munster play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pierre Munster opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Munster answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Pierre Munster play as White?
As White, Pierre Munster's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Munster play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Munster most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Pierre Munster's FIDE rating?
Pierre Munster is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Pierre Munster played?
Our database contains 52 games by Pierre Munster, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Munster?
52 games by Pierre Munster 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.