Prepare against Alain Sallette
France · World #75,644 classical · FIDE ID 626570
When preparing against Alain Sallette, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Alain Sallette, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Sallette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Sallette 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 | 1,803 | 2,003 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,835 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Sallette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Sallette's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sallette usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sallette usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sallette usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Alain Sallette's chess games
All 35 games by Alain Sallette in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Thomas Cherki | 2,196 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | B23 |
| Mar 2003 | Herve Sauvadet | 2,093 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | C42 |
| Mar 2006 | Bruce Restout | 2,024 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | E16 |
| Mar 2003 | Magalie Rouillon | 1,970 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | D52 |
| Jan 1994 | Regis Ballester | 1,870 | France Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1,334 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,981 |
| France Open | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 2,010 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,961 |
| chT-FRA III 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,109 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,027 |
| chT-FRA III 0102 | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
| chT-FRA Gr4 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Sallette's chess games?
35 games by Alain Sallette, from Jul 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 Alain Sallette has played.
What does Alain Sallette play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alain Sallette opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Sallette answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Sallette play as White?
As White, Alain Sallette's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Sallette play as Black?
As Black, Alain Sallette most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alain Sallette's FIDE rating?
Alain Sallette is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Alain Sallette played?
Our database contains 35 games by Alain Sallette, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Sallette?
35 games by Alain Sallette 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.