Prepare against Yvan Masserey
FM · CHE · World #8,091 classical · FIDE ID 1301560
Our database contains 412 games by Yvan Masserey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yvan Masserey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvan Masserey 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 | 2,203 | 2,355 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,306 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,235 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 412 | 145 | 111 | 156 | 35.2% |
| As White | 200 | 73 | 54 | 73 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 212 | 72 | 57 | 83 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvan Masserey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvan Masserey's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 97.5% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Masserey usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Masserey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Masserey usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Masserey usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 84.9% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 66.3% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Yvan Masserey's chess games
All 412 games by Yvan Masserey 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: 145 wins, 111 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/17/14 | 27.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 0/2/10 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,667 | Lausanne Master Open | E11 |
| Jan 1994 | Jordi Magem Badals | 2,520 | Horgen SKA | B14 |
| Jan 1994 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,510 | Horgen SKA | B56 |
| Sep 2002 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,498 | 1st Villeurbanne | C03 |
| Jul 2001 | Bojan Vuckovic | 2,497 | Biel MTO Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2006 | 79 | 42 | 2,322 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 56 | 29 | 2,371 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,308 |
| Wch U26 | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,277 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Wch U20 | 1992 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Biel Credis Open | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-SUI | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvan Masserey's chess games?
412 games by Yvan Masserey, 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 Yvan Masserey has played.
What does Yvan Masserey play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Yvan Masserey opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvan Masserey answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yvan Masserey play as White?
As White, Yvan Masserey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvan Masserey play as Black?
As Black, Yvan Masserey most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Yvan Masserey's FIDE rating?
Yvan Masserey is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Yvan Masserey played?
Our database contains 412 games by Yvan Masserey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 111 draws, 156 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvan Masserey?
412 games by Yvan Masserey 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.