Prepare against Eric Sauvage
Belgium · World #31,035 classical · FIDE ID 204790
Our database contains 32 games by Eric Sauvage, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Sauvage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Sauvage 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 | 1,979 | 2,081 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,049 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,054 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Sauvage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Sauvage's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 29.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sauvage usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Eric Sauvage's chess games
All 32 games by Eric Sauvage in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Andy Ooms | 2,206 | ch-BEL Open | E09 |
| Aug 1999 | Yuli Lavrenov | 2,202 | ch-BEL Open | D92 |
| Aug 1999 | Gunther Dierckx | 1,899 | ch-BEL Open | B23 |
| Jul 2004 | Thomas Massoels | 1,894 | ch-BEL Open B | B00 |
| Aug 1999 | Marc Kocur | 1,893 | ch-BEL Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2003 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 1995 | 6 | 1 | 1,946 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Eupen Rapid Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
| Bethune Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Sauvage's chess games?
32 games by Eric Sauvage, from Jul 2004 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 Eric Sauvage has played.
What does Eric Sauvage play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Eric Sauvage opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Sauvage answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Sauvage play as White?
As White, Eric Sauvage's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Sauvage play as Black?
As Black, Eric Sauvage most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Eric Sauvage's FIDE rating?
Eric Sauvage is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Eric Sauvage played?
Our database contains 32 games by Eric Sauvage, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Sauvage?
32 games by Eric Sauvage 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.