Prepare against Jean-Yves Saliou
France · World #57,893 classical · FIDE ID 640670
When preparing against Jean-Yves Saliou, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%).
Our database contains 55 games by Jean-Yves Saliou, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Yves Saliou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Yves Saliou 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 | 1,863 | 2,099 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,930 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,943 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 8 | 23 | 43.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Yves Saliou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Yves Saliou's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Saliou usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Saliou usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Saliou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Saliou usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Saliou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Saliou usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Jean-Yves Saliou's chess games
All 55 games by Jean-Yves Saliou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Quentin Feuga | 2,119 | ch-Paris Open A | C06 |
| Jul 2010 | Max Leuly | 2,107 | ch-Paris Open A | B23 |
| Feb 2006 | Benoit Dabadie | 2,062 | 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | E73 |
| Dec 2003 | Christian Bardin | 1,946 | Paris Apsap Open 69th | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Noli Guzman Maglaya | 1,941 | Figueres Open B 16th | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riscle-B | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,872 |
| 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Figueres Open B 16th | 2015 | 4 | 4 | 2,138 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,921 |
| Cap d'Agde Cavalier Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,830 |
| 2nd Evry Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Yves Saliou's chess games?
55 games by Jean-Yves Saliou, from Oct 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-Yves Saliou has played.
What does Jean-Yves Saliou play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jean-Yves Saliou opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Yves Saliou answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jean-Yves Saliou play as White?
As White, Jean-Yves Saliou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Yves Saliou play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Yves Saliou most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jean-Yves Saliou's FIDE rating?
Jean-Yves Saliou is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jean-Yves Saliou played?
Our database contains 55 games by Jean-Yves Saliou, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Yves Saliou?
55 games by Jean-Yves Saliou 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.