Prepare against Sebastien Blanc
France · World #24,381 classical · FIDE ID 616192
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastien Blanc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Blanc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Blanc 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 | 2,022 | 2,175 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 31.1% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Blanc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Blanc's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 76.9% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Blanc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Blanc usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Blanc usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Blanc usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Blanc usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Blanc usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Sebastien Blanc's chess games
All 45 games by Sebastien Blanc 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Sancho Oliveira | 2,207 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C18 |
| Jan 1998 | Lionel Belin | 2,180 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | E60 |
| Jan 1997 | Vincent Duverlie | 2,170 | chT2S-FRA | A17 |
| Aug 2007 | Gerard Drogou | 2,159 | ch-FRA Accession | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Francois Huchet | 2,090 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Chamalieres Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,124 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,975 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,204 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Blanc's chess games?
45 games by Sebastien Blanc, 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 Blanc has played.
What does Sebastien Blanc play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sebastien Blanc opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Blanc answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Blanc play as White?
As White, Sebastien Blanc's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Blanc play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Blanc most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sebastien Blanc's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Blanc is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Sebastien Blanc played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastien Blanc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Blanc?
45 games by Sebastien Blanc 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.