Prepare against Sebastien Midoux
France · World #9,463 classical · FIDE ID 611140
When preparing against Sebastien Midoux, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 528 games by Sebastien Midoux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Midoux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Midoux 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 | 2,178 | 2,379 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,341 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 528 | 204 | 131 | 193 | 38.6% |
| As White | 270 | 100 | 76 | 94 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 258 | 104 | 55 | 99 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Midoux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Midoux's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 63.7% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 66 | 24.4% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 6.7% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.8% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Midoux usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Midoux usually continues d4 (47.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Midoux usually continues d4 (26.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Midoux usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Midoux usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Midoux usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 41.0% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 21.4% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 13.7% | 78.1% |
| c6 | 15 | 12.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 57.4% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 33 | 35.1% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Sebastien Midoux's chess games
All 528 games by Sebastien Midoux in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 204 wins, 131 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Aurelien Dunis | 2,534 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,494 | 28th Andorra Open | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,493 | Marseille Open | D15 |
| Apr 2011 | Michael Richter | 2,486 | 08th Calvi Balagne Open | D45 |
| Jul 2004 | Jacob Murey | 2,477 | 3rd Condom Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 33 | 16 | 2,336 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,232 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 10 | 2,356 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,249 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,338 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Midoux's chess games?
528 games by Sebastien Midoux, from Apr 2003 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 Midoux has played.
What does Sebastien Midoux play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Sebastien Midoux opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Midoux answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Midoux play as White?
As White, Sebastien Midoux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Midoux play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Midoux most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Sebastien Midoux's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Midoux is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Sebastien Midoux played?
Our database contains 528 games by Sebastien Midoux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 131 draws, 193 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Midoux?
528 games by Sebastien Midoux 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.