Prepare against Herve Sauvadet
France · World #47,484 classical · FIDE ID 606928
Our database contains 69 games by Herve Sauvadet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herve Sauvadet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herve Sauvadet 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 | 1,903 | 2,085 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 11 | 33 | 36.2% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herve Sauvadet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herve Sauvadet's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sauvadet usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sauvadet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sauvadet usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Herve Sauvadet's chess games
All 69 games by Herve Sauvadet 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Philippe Lorand | 2,233 | chT2O-FRA 9899 | B26 |
| Jan 1989 | Guy Michalet | 2,215 | Uzes Open | B19 |
| Jan 1994 | Jean De Lagontrie | 2,155 | ch-FRA Accession | B33 |
| Jan 2003 | Ludovic Rouillon | 2,155 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B25 |
| Jan 1998 | Vincent Duverlie | 2,150 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier Open B | 1999 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Uzes Open | 1989 | 5 | 1 | 1,951 |
| 10th Creon Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,176 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 4 | 1 | 1,896 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 1,978 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 3 | 2,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herve Sauvadet's chess games?
69 games by Herve Sauvadet, 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 Herve Sauvadet has played.
What does Herve Sauvadet play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Herve Sauvadet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herve Sauvadet answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Herve Sauvadet play as White?
As White, Herve Sauvadet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herve Sauvadet play as Black?
As Black, Herve Sauvadet most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Herve Sauvadet's FIDE rating?
Herve Sauvadet is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Herve Sauvadet played?
Our database contains 69 games by Herve Sauvadet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herve Sauvadet?
69 games by Herve Sauvadet 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.