Prepare against Sandrine Castaing
France · World #82,646 classical · FIDE ID 687014
When preparing against Sandrine Castaing, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Sandrine Castaing, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandrine Castaing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandrine Castaing 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 | 1,781 | 1,786 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandrine Castaing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandrine Castaing's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Castaing usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Castaing usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Castaing usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Castaing usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Castaing usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Sandrine Castaing's chess games
All 37 games by Sandrine Castaing in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Malgorzata Bednarska-Bzdega | 2,130 | chT-FRA | E14 |
| Jan 1991 | Milinka Merlini | 2,035 | ch-FRA w | B59 |
| Jan 1994 | Sophie Gertosio-Serena | 2,000 | chT-FRA 2 9495 | B03 |
| Jan 1991 | Barbara Pilotelle | 1,850 | ch-FRA w | B03 |
| Jan 1991 | Virginie Mora | 1,740 | ch-FRA w | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 1991 | 18 | 9 | 2,020 |
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,045 |
| FRA-POL w | 1990 | 6 | 1 | 1,848 |
| chT-FRA III 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,440 |
| chT-FRA 2 9495 | 1994 | 1 | 1 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandrine Castaing's chess games?
37 games by Sandrine Castaing, from Jul 2012 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 Sandrine Castaing has played.
What does Sandrine Castaing play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sandrine Castaing opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandrine Castaing answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Sandrine Castaing play as White?
As White, Sandrine Castaing's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandrine Castaing play as Black?
As Black, Sandrine Castaing most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sandrine Castaing's FIDE rating?
Sandrine Castaing is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Sandrine Castaing played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sandrine Castaing, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandrine Castaing?
37 games by Sandrine Castaing 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.