Prepare against Pascal Souevamanien
France · World #30,042 classical · FIDE ID 613614
When preparing against Pascal Souevamanien, expect 1.b3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 78 games by Pascal Souevamanien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Souevamanien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Souevamanien 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 | 1,985 | 2,174 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 19 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Souevamanien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Souevamanien's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 28 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 22.7% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Souevamanien usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Pascal Souevamanien's chess games
All 78 games by Pascal Souevamanien 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,395 | 16th Metz Open | C01 |
| Aug 2003 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,369 | 8th Creon Open | A01 |
| Jul 2000 | Dominique Guigonis | 2,301 | ch-Paris Open | A01 |
| Jul 2002 | Martin Appleberry | 2,272 | ch-Paris Open | B06 |
| Jul 2000 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,237 | ch-Paris Open | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| 9th Reunion Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,926 |
| ch-Bordeaux 48th | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,147 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,334 |
| 12th Creon Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,104 |
| Torcy Open A | 1991 | 4 | 1 | 1,887 |
| 54th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Souevamanien's chess games?
78 games by Pascal Souevamanien, 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 Pascal Souevamanien has played.
What does Pascal Souevamanien play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Pascal Souevamanien opens with 1.b3 (64% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Souevamanien answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Pascal Souevamanien play as White?
As White, Pascal Souevamanien's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Souevamanien play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Souevamanien most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Pascal Souevamanien's FIDE rating?
Pascal Souevamanien is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pascal Souevamanien played?
Our database contains 78 games by Pascal Souevamanien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Souevamanien?
78 games by Pascal Souevamanien 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.