Prepare against Marie Sebag
GM · France · World #1,391 classical · FIDE ID 617822
Our database contains 2,133 games by Marie Sebag, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marie Sebag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marie Sebag 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 | 2,417 | 2,537 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,521 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,504 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,133 | 906 | 597 | 630 | 42.5% |
| As White | 1,077 | 501 | 311 | 265 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 1,056 | 405 | 286 | 365 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marie Sebag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marie Sebag's side.
First moves as White (1,077 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,004 | 93.2% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 37 | 3.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 32 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sebag usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sebag usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sebag usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sebag usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sebag usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sebag usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (490 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 364 | 74.3% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 73 | 14.9% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 3.9% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 2.7% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.4% | 92.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 303 | 82.6% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 15.8% | 57.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Marie Sebag's chess games
All 2,133 games by Marie Sebag in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 906 wins, 597 draws, 630 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 184 | 99/36/49 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 91 | 43/32/16 | 47.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 59 | 24/25/10 | 40.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 24/17/11 | 46.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 48 | 17/15/16 | 35.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 18/19/10 | 38.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 42 | 8/24/10 | 19.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 20/11/9 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 18/6/15 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 249 | 87/79/83 | 34.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 142 | 64/21/57 | 45.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 58 | 18/24/16 | 31.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/14/16 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 12/10/23 | 26.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 40 | 13/14/13 | 32.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 15/16/8 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 17/4/10 | 54.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Veselin Topalov | 2,730 | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy | B52 |
| Jun 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,720 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B91 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Oct 2015 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,702 | Cap d'Agde Karpov qual 4th | B06 |
| Oct 2019 | Bassem Amin | 2,699 | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 329 | 186 | 2,377 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 80 | 42.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-FRA w | 2002 | 44 | 33.5 | 2,374 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2015 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,459 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 31 | 19 | 2,508 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2010 | 30 | 15 | 2,478 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2013 | 30 | 14 | 2,506 |
| Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy | 2021 | 28 | 11 | 2,495 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harika Dronavalli (34 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (34 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (26 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (25 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (20 games) · Anna Muzychuk (19 games) · Laurent Fressinet (18 games) · Humpy Koneru (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marie Sebag's chess games?
2,133 games by Marie Sebag, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Marie Sebag has played.
What does Marie Sebag play on the first move as White?
Across 1,077 games with White in our database, Marie Sebag opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marie Sebag answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...b6 (0% of games).
What openings does Marie Sebag play as White?
As White, Marie Sebag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (184 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (91 games, 47.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (59 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,077 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marie Sebag play as Black?
As Black, Marie Sebag most often plays: Slav Defense (249 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (142 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (58 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,056 games.
What is Marie Sebag's FIDE rating?
Marie Sebag is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Marie Sebag played?
Our database contains 2,133 games by Marie Sebag, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 906 wins, 597 draws, 630 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marie Sebag?
2,133 games by Marie Sebag 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.