Prepare against Jean-Pierre Sonnet
France · World #19,383 classical · FIDE ID 617628
Our database contains 75 games by Jean-Pierre Sonnet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Pierre Sonnet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Pierre Sonnet 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 | 2,062 | 2,164 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 2,113 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 29.3% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Pierre Sonnet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Pierre Sonnet's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 91.5% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sonnet usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Jean-Pierre Sonnet's chess games
All 75 games by Jean-Pierre Sonnet 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: 22 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Daniel Pergericht | 2,355 | Cannes Open | C42 |
| Apr 2003 | Dominique Leygue | 2,242 | chT-FRA Gp-B | C63 |
| Jan 2002 | Thibault Meynard | 2,190 | chT2-FRA | B20 |
| Mar 2002 | Bertrand Grollemund | 2,150 | chT2-FRA | B26 |
| Oct 2001 | Julien Dubreuil | 2,129 | chT2-FRA | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besancon Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 8 | 2 | 2,163 |
| 4th Vaujany Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,024 |
| ch-FRA 50+ | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| 13th Chambery Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| chT-FRA N1 | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Pierre Sonnet's chess games?
75 games by Jean-Pierre Sonnet, 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-Pierre Sonnet has played.
What does Jean-Pierre Sonnet play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jean-Pierre Sonnet opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Pierre Sonnet answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jean-Pierre Sonnet play as White?
As White, Jean-Pierre Sonnet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Pierre Sonnet play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Pierre Sonnet most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jean-Pierre Sonnet's FIDE rating?
Jean-Pierre Sonnet is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jean-Pierre Sonnet played?
Our database contains 75 games by Jean-Pierre Sonnet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Pierre Sonnet?
75 games by Jean-Pierre Sonnet 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.