Prepare against Alain Sauvetre
France · World #75,323 classical · FIDE ID 608580
When preparing against Alain Sauvetre, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Alain Sauvetre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Sauvetre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Sauvetre 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 | 1,804 | 2,092 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,926 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 4 | 35 | 40.0% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Sauvetre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Sauvetre's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sauvetre usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sauvetre usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sauvetre usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Alain Sauvetre's chess games
All 65 games by Alain Sauvetre 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,490 | Paris Apsap Open | A52 |
| Jan 1994 | Franck Triger | 2,250 | Paris Apsap Open | B15 |
| Jan 1998 | Henry Scemama | 2,235 | Paris Apsap Open | B21 |
| Jan 1994 | Alain Viot | 2,175 | Paris Apsap Open | C45 |
| Jul 2004 | Clement Metzger | 2,159 | ch-Paris Open A | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 14 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Paris Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Noisy le Grand Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-Val d'Oise | 1999 | 5 | 4 | 2,305 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 3 | 0 | – |
| ch-Paris Open | 1988 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Sauvetre's chess games?
65 games by Alain Sauvetre, 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 Alain Sauvetre has played.
What does Alain Sauvetre play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alain Sauvetre opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Sauvetre answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Sauvetre play as White?
As White, Alain Sauvetre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Sauvetre play as Black?
As Black, Alain Sauvetre most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alain Sauvetre's FIDE rating?
Alain Sauvetre is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Alain Sauvetre played?
Our database contains 65 games by Alain Sauvetre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 35 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Sauvetre?
65 games by Alain Sauvetre 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.