Prepare against Sebastien Romieux
France · World #8,455 classical · FIDE ID 610720
When preparing against Sebastien Romieux, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Sebastien Romieux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Romieux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Romieux 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 | 2,196 | 2,299 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 57 | 42 | 67 | 34.3% |
| As White | 80 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 31 | 19 | 36 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Romieux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Romieux's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Romieux usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Romieux usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Romieux usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 42.0% |
Sebastien Romieux's chess games
All 166 games by Sebastien Romieux 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: 57 wins, 42 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,547 | ch-Paris Open | C91 |
| Jul 2001 | Jean-Luc Chabanon | 2,511 | ch-Paris Open | E27 |
| May 2006 | Peter Varga | 2,418 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,410 | 10th Le Touquet Open | B08 |
| Aug 2000 | Louis Roos | 2,389 | ch-FRA Accession | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2009 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,261 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,361 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Juvisy sur Orge | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Romieux's chess games?
166 games by Sebastien Romieux, 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 Romieux has played.
What does Sebastien Romieux play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Sebastien Romieux opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Romieux answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Romieux play as White?
As White, Sebastien Romieux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Romieux play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Romieux most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Sebastien Romieux's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Romieux is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Sebastien Romieux played?
Our database contains 166 games by Sebastien Romieux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 42 draws, 67 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Romieux?
166 games by Sebastien Romieux 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.