Prepare against Sebastien Bariani
France · World #77,557 classical · FIDE ID 624365
When preparing against Sebastien Bariani, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Sebastien Bariani, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Bariani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Bariani 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 | 1,797 | 1,907 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 21.4% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Bariani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Bariani's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bariani usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bariani usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bariani usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bariani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Sebastien Bariani's chess games
All 42 games by Sebastien Bariani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 20 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Robert Ludewig | 1,910 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | C44 |
| Apr 2010 | Guy Ringoir | 1,873 | 28th Metz Open B | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Franck Berteau | 1,859 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | C56 |
| Mar 2010 | Mike Huebschen | 1,553 | ch-Saarland B 85th | B03 |
| Mar 2010 | Dieter Jungfleisch | 1,455 | ch-Saarland B 85th | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland B 85th | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,568 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,840 |
| 89th ch-Saarland A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| ch-Saarland B | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,312 |
| ch-Saarland B 87th | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,582 |
| 28th Metz Open B | 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2,273 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Bariani's chess games?
42 games by Sebastien Bariani, from Oct 2007 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 Bariani has played.
What does Sebastien Bariani play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sebastien Bariani opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Bariani answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Bariani play as White?
As White, Sebastien Bariani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Bariani play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Bariani most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sebastien Bariani's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Bariani is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sebastien Bariani played?
Our database contains 42 games by Sebastien Bariani, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 20 draws, 13 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Bariani?
42 games by Sebastien Bariani 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.