Prepare against Sebastien Abello
France · World #4,336 classical · FIDE ID 612677
Our database contains 164 games by Sebastien Abello, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Abello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Abello 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 | 2,293 | 2,390 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,390 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,342 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 64 | 62 | 38 | 39.0% |
| As White | 88 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 76 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Abello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Abello's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 65.9% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 30 | 34.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Abello usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Abello usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Abello usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Abello usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Abello usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Abello usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 59.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 40.6% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Sebastien Abello's chess games
All 164 games by Sebastien Abello in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 62 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,499 | Marseille Christmas Rapid | E11 |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Govciyan | 2,448 | Marseille Christmas Rapid | A52 |
| Jan 2008 | Olivier Touzane | 2,326 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | E88 |
| Aug 1999 | Didier Leroy | 2,325 | ch-FRA qual | E60 |
| Apr 2005 | Stephen Boyd | 2,325 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,300 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,485 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,385 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,284 |
| Sliema XYChess | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Abello's chess games?
164 games by Sebastien Abello, from Apr 2003 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 Sebastien Abello has played.
What does Sebastien Abello play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Sebastien Abello opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Abello answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Abello play as White?
As White, Sebastien Abello's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Abello play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Abello most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Sebastien Abello's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Abello is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Sebastien Abello played?
Our database contains 164 games by Sebastien Abello, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 62 draws, 38 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Abello?
164 games by Sebastien Abello 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.