Prepare against Christian Sarrazin
France · World #40,424 classical · FIDE ID 667048
When preparing against Christian Sarrazin, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Christian Sarrazin, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Sarrazin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Sarrazin 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 | 1,933 | 2,107 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,991 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 20 | 18 | 36 | 27.0% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Sarrazin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Sarrazin's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 81.8% | 37.0% |
| c3 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues c3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 18% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sarrazin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Christian Sarrazin's chess games
All 74 games by Christian Sarrazin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Saragossa Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Alexis Cahen | 2,125 | Europe Echecs online Open April | A36 |
| Nov 2006 | Boris Chabradze | 2,107 | 6th Rohde Open | A40 |
| Apr 2020 | Ernesto Dillenschneider | 2,080 | Europe Echecs online Open April | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | Stephane Renard | 1,932 | Europe Echecs online Open April | C41 |
| Nov 2012 | Robin Rouillon | 1,796 | 12th Rohde Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,817 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,987 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,766 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Sarrazin's chess games?
74 games by Christian Sarrazin, from Jan 2007 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 Christian Sarrazin has played.
What does Christian Sarrazin play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Christian Sarrazin opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Sarrazin answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Christian Sarrazin play as White?
As White, Christian Sarrazin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Saragossa Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Sarrazin play as Black?
As Black, Christian Sarrazin most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Christian Sarrazin's FIDE rating?
Christian Sarrazin is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Christian Sarrazin played?
Our database contains 74 games by Christian Sarrazin, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Sarrazin?
74 games by Christian Sarrazin 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.