Prepare against Sarah Saliou
France · World #48,361 classical · FIDE ID 20687800
Our database contains 37 games by Sarah Saliou, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Saliou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Saliou 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 | 1,900 | 1,961 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Saliou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Saliou's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Saliou usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Saliou usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Saliou usually continues cxd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Saliou usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Saliou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saliou usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Sarah Saliou's chess games
All 37 games by Sarah Saliou in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,107 | ch-FRA U20 Girls | A35 |
| May 2019 | Isabelle Bonvalot | 1,936 | chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | B22 |
| Apr 2011 | Claire Duval | 1,714 | ch-FRA U14 Girls | D00 |
| Apr 2011 | Apolline Thomas | 1,685 | ch-FRA U14 Girls | C22 |
| Apr 2017 | Lola Bureau-Leroyer | 1,635 | ch-FRA U20 Girls | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,802 |
| ch-FRA U12 Girls | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,341 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,796 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,573 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,469 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,210 |
| 17th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Saliou's chess games?
37 games by Sarah Saliou, from Jan 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 Sarah Saliou has played.
What does Sarah Saliou play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sarah Saliou opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Saliou answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sarah Saliou play as White?
As White, Sarah Saliou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Saliou play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Saliou most often plays: Albin Countergambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sarah Saliou's FIDE rating?
Sarah Saliou is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Sarah Saliou played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sarah Saliou, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Saliou?
37 games by Sarah Saliou 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.