Prepare against Cyrille Vaugeois
France · World #29,727 classical · FIDE ID 607355
When preparing against Cyrille Vaugeois, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Cyrille Vaugeois, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyrille Vaugeois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyrille Vaugeois 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 | 1,987 | 2,203 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,117 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 29 | 30 | 45 | 27.9% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyrille Vaugeois's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyrille Vaugeois's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 98.4% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vaugeois usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vaugeois usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vaugeois usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Vaugeois usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Cyrille Vaugeois's chess games
All 104 games by Cyrille Vaugeois 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: 29 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A92 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Damir Levacic | 2,295 | chT-FRA | B53 |
| Dec 2007 | Jean-Marie Dubois | 2,272 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B07 |
| Jan 2006 | Emmanuel Prevot | 2,230 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B53 |
| Oct 2007 | Cyril Guillon | 2,220 | chT2-FRA West 0708 | B31 |
| Oct 2005 | Clement Rabineau | 2,205 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,250 |
| 6th Reunion Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,085 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| chT1-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyrille Vaugeois's chess games?
104 games by Cyrille Vaugeois, 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 Cyrille Vaugeois has played.
What does Cyrille Vaugeois play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Cyrille Vaugeois opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyrille Vaugeois answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Cyrille Vaugeois play as White?
As White, Cyrille Vaugeois's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyrille Vaugeois play as Black?
As Black, Cyrille Vaugeois most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Cyrille Vaugeois's FIDE rating?
Cyrille Vaugeois is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Cyrille Vaugeois played?
Our database contains 104 games by Cyrille Vaugeois, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyrille Vaugeois?
104 games by Cyrille Vaugeois 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.