Prepare against Jean Soveaux
France · World #131,121 classical · FIDE ID 20675305
When preparing against Jean Soveaux, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jean Soveaux, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Soveaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Soveaux 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 | 1,644 | 1,947 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,701 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 45.7% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Soveaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Soveaux's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Soveaux usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Jean Soveaux's chess games
All 46 games by Jean Soveaux in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Louis-Juan Tillet | 2,190 | 8th La Fere Open | C47 |
| Jul 2008 | Chantal Marchal | 1,878 | 7th La Fere Open | E61 |
| Jul 2008 | Francois Dutel | 1,871 | 7th La Fere Open | D70 |
| Jul 2008 | Michel Godart | 1,820 | 7th La Fere Open | D02 |
| Jul 2010 | Sonia Swiercz | 1,774 | La Fere Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,799 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,869 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,856 |
| 7th La Fere Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| 1st La Fere Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Soveaux's chess games?
46 games by Jean Soveaux, from Oct 2008 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 Soveaux has played.
What does Jean Soveaux play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jean Soveaux opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Soveaux answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jean Soveaux play as White?
As White, Jean Soveaux's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Soveaux play as Black?
As Black, Jean Soveaux most often plays: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jean Soveaux's FIDE rating?
Jean Soveaux is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jean Soveaux played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jean Soveaux, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Soveaux?
46 games by Jean Soveaux 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.