Prepare against Jacques Sauvin
CHE · World #9,490 classical · FIDE ID 1301888
Our database contains 37 games by Jacques Sauvin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Sauvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Sauvin 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 | 2,177 | 2,215 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,187 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,187 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 27.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Sauvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Sauvin's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sauvin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sauvin usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Sauvin usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sauvin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jacques Sauvin's chess games
All 37 games by Jacques Sauvin 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alexandre Domont | 2,345 | Geneve Open | C13 |
| Jan 1994 | Bernd-Michael Werner | 2,220 | Geneve Open | C11 |
| Jan 1994 | Moritz Wittwer | 2,160 | chT-SUI | A30 |
| Jul 2025 | Selahattin Parlak | 1,756 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1994 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,277 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Plainpalais Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| CEG Festival | 1993 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-SUI | 1994 | 1 | 1 | 2,560 |
| 21st World Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Sauvin's chess games?
37 games by Jacques Sauvin, 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 Jacques Sauvin has played.
What does Jacques Sauvin play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jacques Sauvin opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Sauvin answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jacques Sauvin play as White?
As White, Jacques Sauvin's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Sauvin play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Sauvin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jacques Sauvin's FIDE rating?
Jacques Sauvin is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jacques Sauvin played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jacques Sauvin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Sauvin?
37 games by Jacques Sauvin 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.