Prepare against Sebastien Delaunay
FM · France · World #7,013 classical · FIDE ID 613002
Our database contains 186 games by Sebastien Delaunay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Delaunay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Delaunay 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 | 2,224 | 2,383 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,296 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 83 | 58 | 45 | 44.6% |
| As White | 88 | 42 | 26 | 20 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 98 | 41 | 32 | 25 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Delaunay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Delaunay's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 45 | 51.1% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 29.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Delaunay usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 23.9% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 45.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 40.0% | 71.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Sebastien Delaunay's chess games
All 186 games by Sebastien Delaunay 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: 83 wins, 58 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Bird's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,513 | 19th Cappelle Open | A88 |
| Feb 2003 | Manuel Apicella | 2,501 | 19th Cappelle Open | A61 |
| Oct 2010 | Minh Hoang Pham | 2,466 | chT1-FRA 1011 | E13 |
| Dec 2008 | Hugo Tirard | 2,434 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | B12 |
| Feb 2009 | Simon T Ansell | 2,405 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 28 | 19 | 2,273 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,248 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,398 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| 5th Rohde Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Delaunay's chess games?
186 games by Sebastien Delaunay, 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 Delaunay has played.
What does Sebastien Delaunay play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Sebastien Delaunay opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Delaunay answers 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Delaunay play as White?
As White, Sebastien Delaunay's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Delaunay play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Delaunay most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Sebastien Delaunay's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Delaunay is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Sebastien Delaunay played?
Our database contains 186 games by Sebastien Delaunay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 58 draws, 45 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Delaunay?
186 games by Sebastien Delaunay 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.