Prepare against Sebastien Maze
GM · France · World #622 classical · FIDE ID 613762
Our database contains 2,481 games by Sebastien Maze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Maze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Maze 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 | 2,494 | 2,628 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,550 | 2,588 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,573 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,481 | 1,142 | 765 | 574 | 46.0% |
| As White | 1,251 | 631 | 384 | 236 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 1,230 | 511 | 381 | 338 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Maze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Maze's side.
First moves as White (1,251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 936 | 74.8% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 139 | 11.1% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 115 | 9.2% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 49 | 3.9% | 65.3% |
| g4 | 5 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Maze usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maze usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Maze usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Maze usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Maze usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Maze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (549 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 388 | 70.7% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 74 | 13.5% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 35 | 6.4% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 6.2% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.5% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 412 | 87.5% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 35 | 7.4% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Sebastien Maze's chess games
All 2,481 games by Sebastien Maze 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: 1,142 wins, 765 draws, 574 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 126 | 62/40/24 | 49.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 107 | 56/28/23 | 52.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 82 | 41/20/21 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 47 | 26/14/7 | 55.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 21/7/12 | 52.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40 | 20/6/14 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 32 | 12/15/5 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 31 | 16/10/5 | 51.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 11/18/2 | 35.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 123 | 65/27/31 | 52.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 104 | 39/29/36 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 94 | 41/26/27 | 43.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 89 | 38/27/24 | 42.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 85 | 36/25/24 | 42.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 59 | 23/19/17 | 39.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 23/17/18 | 39.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,749 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| Feb 2016 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,732 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | E49 |
| Jan 2012 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,714 | San Sebastian KO GpA | C65 |
| May 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | B72 |
| Jun 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,703 | Titled Tue | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 415 | 239 | 2,427 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 89 | 56.5 | 2,563 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 71 | 49.5 | 2,519 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,540 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 22 | 2,509 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,516 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,471 |
| chB-FRA | 2007 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,433 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthieu Cornette (28 games) · Romain Edouard (19 games) · Etienne Bacrot (18 games) · Laurent Fressinet (16 games) · Sandro Mareco (15 games) · Christian Bauer (14 games) · Yannick Gozzoli (13 games) · Jules Moussard (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Maze's chess games?
2,481 games by Sebastien Maze, 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 Sebastien Maze has played.
What does Sebastien Maze play on the first move as White?
Across 1,251 games with White in our database, Sebastien Maze opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Maze answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Maze play as White?
As White, Sebastien Maze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (126 games, 49.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (107 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (82 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Maze play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Maze most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (123 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian (104 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (94 games, 43.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,230 games.
What is Sebastien Maze's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Maze is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,550 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,628 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Sebastien Maze played?
Our database contains 2,481 games by Sebastien Maze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,142 wins, 765 draws, 574 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Maze?
2,481 games by Sebastien Maze 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.