Prepare against Sebastien Pucher
FM · France · World #10,729 classical · FIDE ID 627232
When preparing against Sebastien Pucher, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Sebastien Pucher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Pucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Pucher 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 | 2,158 | 2,378 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,276 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,291 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 132 | 98 | 164 | 33.5% |
| As White | 200 | 74 | 46 | 80 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 194 | 58 | 52 | 84 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Pucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Pucher's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 28 | 14.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 7.0% | 39.3% |
| b3 | 13 | 6.5% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pucher usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pucher usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Pucher usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pucher usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 52.1% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 18 | 18.8% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 23 | 35.9% | 30.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.8% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Sebastien Pucher's chess games
All 394 games by Sebastien Pucher 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: 132 wins, 98 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Timur Gareyev | 2,607 | 18th Nancy Meurthe Rapid | A10 |
| Jul 2004 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,569 | 3rd Condom Open | B31 |
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,517 | Liffre Open | C07 |
| Apr 2019 | Artem Omelja | 2,472 | 37th Metz Open | E94 |
| Jul 2007 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,459 | 33rd Val Thorens Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy B | 2008 | 18 | 7 | 2,250 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-A | 2021 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| Liffre Open | 2016 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 13 | 3 | 2,204 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 12 | 2 | 2,225 |
| Nancy Meurthe B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Pucher's chess games?
394 games by Sebastien Pucher, 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 Pucher has played.
What does Sebastien Pucher play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Sebastien Pucher opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Pucher answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Pucher play as White?
As White, Sebastien Pucher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Pucher play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Pucher most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Sebastien Pucher's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Pucher is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Sebastien Pucher played?
Our database contains 394 games by Sebastien Pucher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 98 draws, 164 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Pucher?
394 games by Sebastien Pucher 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.