Prepare against Samuel Meunier
France · World #50,683 classical · FIDE ID 630667
Our database contains 68 games by Samuel Meunier, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Meunier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Meunier 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 | 1,890 | 1,960 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,879 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 50.0% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Meunier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Meunier's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 61.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Meunier usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Meunier usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meunier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Meunier usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Samuel Meunier's chess games
All 68 games by Samuel Meunier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Thomas Carniol | 2,093 | chT4-FRA 0809 | B51 |
| Jul 2010 | Philippe Derigny | 1,994 | La Fere Open | B07 |
| Jan 2013 | Thomas Dubuisson | 1,992 | chT4-FRA | B20 |
| Aug 2007 | Gunter Bosel | 1,990 | ch-FRA Open B | A17 |
| Mar 2004 | Nicolas Belloy | 1,990 | chT4-FRA 0304 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| chT-Champagne | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 5th Champagne Ardenne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,584 |
| chT4-FRA 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| chT4-FRA 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 4 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Meunier's chess games?
68 games by Samuel Meunier, from Apr 2006 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 Samuel Meunier has played.
What does Samuel Meunier play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Samuel Meunier opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Meunier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Samuel Meunier play as White?
As White, Samuel Meunier's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Meunier play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Meunier most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Samuel Meunier's FIDE rating?
Samuel Meunier is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Samuel Meunier played?
Our database contains 68 games by Samuel Meunier, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Meunier?
68 games by Samuel Meunier 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.