Prepare against Marc Sintes
France · World #18,824 classical · FIDE ID 613819
Our database contains 120 games by Marc Sintes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Sintes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Sintes 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 | 2,067 | 2,117 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,058 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 37.5% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Sintes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Sintes's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 41.7% | 72.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 22.9% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sintes usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sintes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sintes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Sintes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Sintes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Sintes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Marc Sintes's chess games
All 120 games by Marc Sintes 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: 45 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Walter Zimmermann | 2,250 | ch-Provence A | B53 |
| Dec 1999 | Christophe Dezaele | 2,165 | chT2S-FRA 9900 | E66 |
| Nov 2002 | Flavio Perez | 2,144 | chT2S-FRA | B26 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexandre Broca | 2,141 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | A00 |
| Dec 2004 | Laurent Linnemer | 2,140 | chT2-FRA 0405 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence A | 1991 | 16 | 7 | 1,956 |
| chT-Majeur 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,225 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Sintes's chess games?
120 games by Marc Sintes, 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 Marc Sintes has played.
What does Marc Sintes play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Marc Sintes opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Sintes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marc Sintes play as White?
As White, Marc Sintes's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Sintes play as Black?
As Black, Marc Sintes most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Marc Sintes's FIDE rating?
Marc Sintes is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marc Sintes played?
Our database contains 120 games by Marc Sintes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Sintes?
120 games by Marc Sintes 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.