Prepare against Sebastien Azar
Canada · World #23,486 classical · FIDE ID 2640198
Our database contains 414 games by Sebastien Azar, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Azar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Azar 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 | 2,029 | 2,057 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 171 | 31 | 212 | 41.3% |
| As White | 206 | 94 | 12 | 100 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 208 | 77 | 19 | 112 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Azar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Azar's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 92.2% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 7.3% | 46.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Azar usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Azar usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Azar usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Azar usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Azar usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Azar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 80.4% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.8% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 67.1% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 32.9% | 52.2% |
Sebastien Azar's chess games
All 414 games by Sebastien Azar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 171 wins, 31 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/1/21 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/3/11 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | B76 |
| May 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Narayanan S L | 2,617 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | B68 |
| Feb 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 324 | 143 | 2,226 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 20 | 2,139 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,185 |
| ch-Outaouais Reserves | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,616 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 America Qualifier | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,744 |
| Gatineau Rentree Hull | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Gatineau Feuille d'Erable | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-Outaouais U20 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Azar's chess games?
414 games by Sebastien Azar, from Jul 2022 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 Azar has played.
What does Sebastien Azar play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Sebastien Azar opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Azar answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Azar play as White?
As White, Sebastien Azar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Azar play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Azar most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Sebastien Azar's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Azar is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Sebastien Azar played?
Our database contains 414 games by Sebastien Azar, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 31 draws, 212 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Azar?
414 games by Sebastien Azar 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.