Prepare against Romaric Mathieu
France · World #43,342 classical · FIDE ID 622320
When preparing against Romaric Mathieu, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 41 games by Romaric Mathieu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romaric Mathieu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romaric Mathieu 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 | 1,920 | 2,012 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,997 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romaric Mathieu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romaric Mathieu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mathieu usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mathieu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mathieu usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mathieu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mathieu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 7.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Romaric Mathieu's chess games
All 41 games by Romaric Mathieu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Maxime Sorin | 2,285 | 18th Metz Open | D03 |
| Jan 2000 | Philippe Emmenecker | 2,237 | Selestat Open | D03 |
| Jul 2012 | Bekhir Dag | 1,886 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A20 |
| Jul 2012 | Franck Malara | 1,861 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | E67 |
| Jul 2012 | Bernard Pachon | 1,814 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bischwiller Open | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,358 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,010 |
| Selestat Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,134 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,504 |
| 5th La Fere Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,901 |
| Paris Apsap Open 1 | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,300 |
| 18th Metz Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romaric Mathieu's chess games?
41 games by Romaric Mathieu, from Apr 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 Romaric Mathieu has played.
What does Romaric Mathieu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Romaric Mathieu opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romaric Mathieu answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Romaric Mathieu play as White?
As White, Romaric Mathieu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romaric Mathieu play as Black?
As Black, Romaric Mathieu most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Romaric Mathieu's FIDE rating?
Romaric Mathieu is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Romaric Mathieu played?
Our database contains 41 games by Romaric Mathieu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romaric Mathieu?
41 games by Romaric Mathieu 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.