Prepare against Ethan Saya
FM · France · World #3,360 classical · FIDE ID 26095181
When preparing against Ethan Saya, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,039 games by Ethan Saya, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Saya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Saya 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 | 2,325 | 2,325 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,314 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,292 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,039 | 409 | 118 | 512 | 39.4% |
| As White | 531 | 209 | 63 | 259 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 508 | 200 | 55 | 253 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Saya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Saya's side.
First moves as White (530 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 409 | 77.2% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 110 | 20.8% | 36.4% |
| g4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Saya usually continues Nc3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Saya usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saya usually continues d4 (48.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Saya usually continues c4 (36.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Saya usually continues c4 (26.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Saya usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 52.5% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 98 | 40.2% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| h6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 65.9% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 49 | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.0% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Ethan Saya's chess games
All 1,039 games by Ethan Saya in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Aug 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: 409 wins, 118 draws, 512 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 97 | 41/11/45 | 42.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 55 | 24/8/23 | 43.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 33 | 14/0/19 | 42.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 30 | 16/3/11 | 53.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 89 | 42/10/37 | 47.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 17/4/18 | 43.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/3/18 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 2/1/16 | 10.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | E17 |
| Oct 2021 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,658 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Sep 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B24 |
| Aug 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | D55 |
| Jan 2022 | Namig Guliyev | 2,558 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 782 | 340 | 2,235 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,247 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,245 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 2,144 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,157 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,133 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Saya's chess games?
1,039 games by Ethan Saya, from Aug 2013 to Aug 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 Ethan Saya has played.
What does Ethan Saya play on the first move as White?
Across 530 games with White in our database, Ethan Saya opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Saya answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ethan Saya play as White?
As White, Ethan Saya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (97 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 531 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Saya play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Saya most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (89 games, 47.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Ethan Saya's FIDE rating?
Ethan Saya is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ethan Saya played?
Our database contains 1,039 games by Ethan Saya, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 409 wins, 118 draws, 512 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Saya?
1,039 games by Ethan Saya 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.