Prepare against Xavier De Muyser
France · World #86,075 classical · FIDE ID 20678797
When preparing against Xavier De Muyser, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 32 games by Xavier De Muyser, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xavier De Muyser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier De Muyser 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 | 1,770 | 1,813 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 1,782 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier De Muyser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier De Muyser's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Muyser usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Muyser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Muyser usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Muyser usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Muyser usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Xavier De Muyser's chess games
All 32 games by Xavier De Muyser in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Serwan Herry | 1,936 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | C00 |
| Apr 2011 | Jean Michel Combaz | 1,804 | 12th ch-EU | A41 |
| Jul 2017 | Jacques Dreyfus | 1,712 | 8th Vaujany Open B | C50 |
| Jul 2017 | Rodny Joachim | 1,685 | 8th Vaujany Open B | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Iris David | 1,668 | 8th Vaujany Open B | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| 8th Vaujany Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier De Muyser's chess games?
32 games by Xavier De Muyser, from Jan 2011 to Aug 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 Xavier De Muyser has played.
What does Xavier De Muyser play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Xavier De Muyser opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier De Muyser answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Xavier De Muyser play as White?
As White, Xavier De Muyser's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier De Muyser play as Black?
As Black, Xavier De Muyser most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Xavier De Muyser's FIDE rating?
Xavier De Muyser is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,679 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Xavier De Muyser played?
Our database contains 32 games by Xavier De Muyser, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier De Muyser?
32 games by Xavier De Muyser 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.