Prepare against Sauveur Colandrea
France · World #96,381 classical · FIDE ID 626996
When preparing against Sauveur Colandrea, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 156 games by Sauveur Colandrea, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sauveur Colandrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sauveur Colandrea 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 | 1,740 | 1,924 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,737 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 46 | 32 | 78 | 29.5% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 16 | 31 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 21 | 16 | 47 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sauveur Colandrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sauveur Colandrea's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 19 | 26.4% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Colandrea usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 31.1% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Sauveur Colandrea's chess games
All 156 games by Sauveur Colandrea in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 32 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,546 | Pierrevert Open 5th | B50 |
| Dec 2005 | Jerome Leray | 2,256 | Marseille Hiver Open | B04 |
| Apr 2005 | Pierre Boghossian | 2,126 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | D07 |
| Dec 2003 | Jean-Pierre Jamme | 2,090 | Marseille Open | A45 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephane Ritzenthaler | 2,037 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| 13th Salon de Provence Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,556 |
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,763 |
| Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9394 | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sauveur Colandrea's chess games?
156 games by Sauveur Colandrea, from Oct 2004 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 Sauveur Colandrea has played.
What does Sauveur Colandrea play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Sauveur Colandrea opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sauveur Colandrea answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Sauveur Colandrea play as White?
As White, Sauveur Colandrea's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sauveur Colandrea play as Black?
As Black, Sauveur Colandrea most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Sauveur Colandrea's FIDE rating?
Sauveur Colandrea is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Sauveur Colandrea played?
Our database contains 156 games by Sauveur Colandrea, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 32 draws, 78 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sauveur Colandrea?
156 games by Sauveur Colandrea 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.