Prepare against Jelle Sarrau
FM · Belgium · World #2,478 classical · FIDE ID 207608
Our database contains 355 games by Jelle Sarrau, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jelle Sarrau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelle Sarrau 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 | 2,360 | 2,412 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,392 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,437 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 157 | 126 | 72 | 44.2% |
| As White | 174 | 88 | 63 | 23 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 181 | 69 | 63 | 49 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelle Sarrau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelle Sarrau's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 39.7% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 48 | 27.6% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 20.1% | 77.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 11.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 64.6% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sarrau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 61.5% | 67.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 14.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Jelle Sarrau's chess games
All 355 games by Jelle Sarrau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 157 wins, 126 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 15 | 7/8/0 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Aug 2012 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,521 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | D98 |
| May 2024 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,512 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
| May 2024 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,494 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Dec 2021 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,462 | chT-BEL 2122 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 40 | 22 | 2,373 |
| ch-BEL | 2015 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,225 |
| Charleroi Open | 2014 | 24 | 18 | 2,332 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,266 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,538 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelle Sarrau's chess games?
355 games by Jelle Sarrau, from Oct 2005 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 Jelle Sarrau has played.
What does Jelle Sarrau play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Jelle Sarrau opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelle Sarrau answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jelle Sarrau play as White?
As White, Jelle Sarrau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelle Sarrau play as Black?
As Black, Jelle Sarrau most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Jelle Sarrau's FIDE rating?
Jelle Sarrau is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Jelle Sarrau played?
Our database contains 355 games by Jelle Sarrau, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 126 draws, 72 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelle Sarrau?
355 games by Jelle Sarrau 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.