Prepare against Paul-Adrien Sally
France · World #24,937 classical · FIDE ID 662526
Our database contains 55 games by Paul-Adrien Sally, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul-Adrien Sally's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul-Adrien Sally 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 | 2,018 | 2,091 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,091 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,046 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul-Adrien Sally's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul-Adrien Sally's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 56.5% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sally usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sally usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sally usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sally usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sally usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sally usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Paul-Adrien Sally's chess games
All 55 games by Paul-Adrien Sally 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Guillaume Perrin | 2,306 | 28th Avoine Open | E81 |
| Apr 2008 | Andy Marechal | 2,296 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | C13 |
| Jul 2013 | Pierre Le Borgne | 2,254 | 28th Avoine Open | A42 |
| Jun 2015 | Remy Bonnaud | 2,220 | Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | C15 |
| Jul 2016 | Floryan Eugene | 2,199 | 31st Avoine Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,943 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,918 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,781 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,224 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul-Adrien Sally's chess games?
55 games by Paul-Adrien Sally, 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 Paul-Adrien Sally has played.
What does Paul-Adrien Sally play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Paul-Adrien Sally opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul-Adrien Sally answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul-Adrien Sally play as White?
As White, Paul-Adrien Sally's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul-Adrien Sally play as Black?
As Black, Paul-Adrien Sally most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Paul-Adrien Sally's FIDE rating?
Paul-Adrien Sally is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Paul-Adrien Sally played?
Our database contains 55 games by Paul-Adrien Sally, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul-Adrien Sally?
55 games by Paul-Adrien Sally 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.