Prepare against Sebastien Joie
IM · CHE · World #2,843 classical · FIDE ID 650420
Our database contains 519 games by Sebastien Joie, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Joie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Joie 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 | 2,344 | 2,439 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,431 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,454 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 519 | 216 | 150 | 153 | 41.6% |
| As White | 252 | 111 | 80 | 61 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 267 | 105 | 70 | 92 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Joie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Joie's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 42.9% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 35.7% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 33 | 13.1% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.0% | 63.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Joie usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Joie usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Joie usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Joie usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Joie usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Joie usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 42.5% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 40 | 29.9% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 15.7% | 69.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 55.8% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 15.8% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 12 | 12.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.4% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Sebastien Joie's chess games
All 519 games by Sebastien Joie in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 216 wins, 150 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Christian Bauer | 2,590 | 122nd SUI Open | B30 |
| Sep 2023 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2022 | Yinglun Xu | 2,549 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Oct 2019 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,541 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Mar 2024 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,521 | Basel Easter Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 132 | 63.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 2,326 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,450 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,382 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj IM | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Joie's chess games?
519 games by Sebastien Joie, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Joie has played.
What does Sebastien Joie play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Sebastien Joie opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Joie answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Joie play as White?
As White, Sebastien Joie's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Joie play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Joie most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Sebastien Joie's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Joie is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Sebastien Joie played?
Our database contains 519 games by Sebastien Joie, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 150 draws, 153 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Joie?
519 games by Sebastien Joie 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.