Prepare against Sebastien Caron
France · World #31,600 classical · FIDE ID 653454
Our database contains 289 games by Sebastien Caron, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Caron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Caron 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 | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,939 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 80 | 98 | 111 | 27.7% |
| As White | 150 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 32 | 46 | 61 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Caron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Caron's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 86.7% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 12.0% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Caron usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Caron usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Caron usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Caron usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Caron usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 65.0% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 57.6% | 36.8% |
| f5 | 17 | 25.8% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Sebastien Caron's chess games
All 289 games by Sebastien Caron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 80 wins, 98 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Rejean Plante | 2,108 | Charlesbourg Khalif | E73 |
| Apr 2007 | Bertrand Auger | 2,080 | Quebec Montcalm Open 6 2006-07 | A50 |
| Nov 2004 | Clement L'Heureux | 2,051 | 3rd Quebec Montcalm Open | C97 |
| Oct 2009 | Nicolas Chiffot | 1,992 | Quebec Alekhine Open | B21 |
| Sep 2007 | Richard Sauve | 1,983 | Quebec Montcalm 1 2007-08 | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quebec Montcalm Open | 2010 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,862 |
| 5th Quebec Montcalm Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,897 |
| 6th Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 15 | 9 | 1,972 |
| 2nd Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 1st Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| 3rd Quebec Montcalm Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
| Quebec Carnaval Open | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Ste Foy Fischer | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Dube (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Caron's chess games?
289 games by Sebastien Caron, from Apr 2005 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 Caron has played.
What does Sebastien Caron play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Sebastien Caron opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Caron answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Caron play as White?
As White, Sebastien Caron's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Caron play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Caron most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Sebastien Caron's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Caron is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sebastien Caron played?
Our database contains 289 games by Sebastien Caron, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 98 draws, 111 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Caron?
289 games by Sebastien Caron 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.