Prepare against Paul Saglier
France · World #5,813 classical · FIDE ID 20600887
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Saglier, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Saglier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Saglier 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 | 2,252 | 2,252 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,279 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 12 | 27 | 36.1% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Saglier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Saglier's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 32.3% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 25.8% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.8% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Saglier usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Saglier usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Saglier usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Saglier usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …a6 (13% of these games) — Saglier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Paul Saglier's chess games
All 61 games by Paul Saglier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Christian Bauer | 2,639 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | C01 |
| Jun 2025 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,593 | French Open Blitz | E91 |
| Nov 2020 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,574 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | D38 |
| Nov 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,454 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | C88 |
| Nov 2020 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,366 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,076 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,576 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Asnieres Challenge Blitz | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,171 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,251 |
| French Open Blitz | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,366 |
| ch-Francophonie Blitz 7th | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,033 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Saglier's chess games?
61 games by Paul Saglier, from Jan 2007 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 Saglier has played.
What does Paul Saglier play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Paul Saglier opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Saglier answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Paul Saglier play as White?
As White, Paul Saglier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Saglier play as Black?
As Black, Paul Saglier most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Paul Saglier's FIDE rating?
Paul Saglier is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paul Saglier played?
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Saglier, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Saglier?
61 games by Paul Saglier 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.