Prepare against Sebastien David
France · World #42,766 classical · FIDE ID 20610572
Our database contains 78 games by Sebastien David, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien David 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 | 1,923 | 1,968 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,932 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 38 | 8 | 32 | 48.7% |
| As White | 40 | 26 | 2 | 12 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien David's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 62.5% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.5% | 85.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 66.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — David usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — David usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — David usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — David usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — David usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Sebastien David's chess games
All 78 games by Sebastien David in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,319 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | D38 |
| Apr 2021 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,285 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | D02 |
| Apr 2021 | Masahiro Baba | 2,274 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | D91 |
| Nov 2020 | Jeremie Devallee | 2,220 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | A10 |
| Nov 2020 | Philippe Emmenecker | 2,081 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,858 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,878 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,995 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien David's chess games?
78 games by Sebastien David, from Jan 2009 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 David has played.
What does Sebastien David play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Sebastien David opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien David answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sebastien David play as White?
As White, Sebastien David's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien David play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien David most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Sebastien David's FIDE rating?
Sebastien David is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Sebastien David played?
Our database contains 78 games by Sebastien David, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien David?
78 games by Sebastien David 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.