Prepare against Jean-Paul Sebban
CM · France · World #11,826 classical · FIDE ID 607649
When preparing against Jean-Paul Sebban, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 152 games by Jean-Paul Sebban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Sebban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul Sebban 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 | 2,143 | 2,208 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,160 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 54 | 46 | 52 | 35.5% |
| As White | 84 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 18 | 20 | 30 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Sebban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Sebban's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 81.0% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 17.9% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Sebban usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Sebban usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sebban usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sebban usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sebban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sebban usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 60.0% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 22.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 26.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jean-Paul Sebban's chess games
All 152 games by Jean-Paul Sebban 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: 54 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,501 | — | A05 |
| Mar 2000 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,445 | Oz.com qual blitz | E81 |
| Mar 2000 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,415 | Oz.com qual blitz | A46 |
| Mar 2000 | Dan Vasiesiu | 2,410 | Oz.com qual blitz | C00 |
| Mar 2004 | Rashad Babaev | 2,383 | — | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 17 | 7 | 2,097 |
| ch-Provence A | 1991 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,072 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-Provence 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9293 | 1992 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Sebban's chess games?
152 games by Jean-Paul Sebban, 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 Jean-Paul Sebban has played.
What does Jean-Paul Sebban play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Sebban opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Sebban answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Sebban play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Sebban's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Sebban play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Sebban most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Jean-Paul Sebban's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Sebban is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Jean-Paul Sebban played?
Our database contains 152 games by Jean-Paul Sebban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Sebban?
152 games by Jean-Paul Sebban 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.