Prepare against Yves Morin
Canada · World #12,718 classical · FIDE ID 2600900
Our database contains 184 games by Yves Morin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Morin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Morin 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 | 2,132 | 2,226 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 62 | 56 | 66 | 33.7% |
| As White | 97 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 29 | 22 | 36 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Morin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Morin's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 60.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 21.6% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.2% | 28.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Morin usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Morin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Morin usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Morin usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Morin usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Morin usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 56.1% | 58.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Yves Morin's chess games
All 184 games by Yves Morin 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: 62 wins, 56 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Francois Leveille | 2,370 | Quebec Open | C11 |
| Jan 1995 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,330 | Cannes Open | B30 |
| Jul 1989 | Louis Morin | 2,328 | Quebec Open | B07 |
| Jul 1989 | Grant Spraggett | 2,320 | Quebec Open | B12 |
| Jul 2007 | Steve Bolduc | 2,262 | Montreal Quebec Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2000 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,218 |
| Quebec | 1988 | 11 | 6 | 2,352 |
| 24th World Open | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-Quebec | 1987 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Montreal Quebec Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Morin's chess games?
184 games by Yves Morin, 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 Yves Morin has played.
What does Yves Morin play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Yves Morin opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Morin answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Yves Morin play as White?
As White, Yves Morin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Morin play as Black?
As Black, Yves Morin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Yves Morin's FIDE rating?
Yves Morin is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Yves Morin played?
Our database contains 184 games by Yves Morin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 56 draws, 66 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Morin?
184 games by Yves Morin 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.