Prepare against Thibault Meynard
France · World #19,732 classical · FIDE ID 625493
When preparing against Thibault Meynard, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Thibault Meynard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thibault Meynard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thibault Meynard 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 | 2,059 | 2,289 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,250 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 109 | 43 | 88 | 45.2% |
| As White | 128 | 62 | 23 | 42 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 113 | 47 | 20 | 46 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thibault Meynard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thibault Meynard's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 94.5% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Meynard usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Meynard usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Meynard usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Meynard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 92.4% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 93.1% | 57.4% |
Thibault Meynard's chess games
All 241 games by Thibault Meynard 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: 109 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 18/2/4 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Friso Nijboer | 2,571 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | A80 |
| Feb 2003 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,532 | 19th Cappelle Open | D15 |
| Feb 2005 | Eloi Relange | 2,500 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | A40 |
| Nov 2008 | Unai Garbisu de Goni | 2,478 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | B33 |
| Aug 2014 | Christophe Sochacki | 2,431 | ch-FRA Accession | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2014 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,280 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,419 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibault Meynard's chess games?
241 games by Thibault Meynard, 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 Thibault Meynard has played.
What does Thibault Meynard play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Thibault Meynard opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thibault Meynard answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games).
What openings does Thibault Meynard play as White?
As White, Thibault Meynard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thibault Meynard play as Black?
As Black, Thibault Meynard most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Thibault Meynard's FIDE rating?
Thibault Meynard is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Thibault Meynard played?
Our database contains 241 games by Thibault Meynard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibault Meynard?
241 games by Thibault Meynard 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.