Prepare against Sebastien Tranchant
FM · France · World #7,170 classical · FIDE ID 626732
Our database contains 130 games by Sebastien Tranchant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastien Tranchant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastien Tranchant 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 | 2,221 | 2,358 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,296 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 37 | 39 | 54 | 28.5% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastien Tranchant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastien Tranchant's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 51.7% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 26.7% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 18.3% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 34.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tranchant usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 97.4% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
Sebastien Tranchant's chess games
All 130 games by Sebastien Tranchant 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Samy Shoker | 2,469 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A42 |
| May 2015 | Glenn C Flear | 2,460 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A65 |
| Apr 2008 | Jean-Philippe Karr | 2,394 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | A67 |
| Feb 2009 | Arnaud Jossien | 2,389 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | B37 |
| Aug 2005 | Kevin Terrieux | 2,365 | ch-FRA Accession | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,390 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,363 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,007 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastien Tranchant's chess games?
130 games by Sebastien Tranchant, 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 Tranchant has played.
What does Sebastien Tranchant play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Sebastien Tranchant opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastien Tranchant answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Sebastien Tranchant play as White?
As White, Sebastien Tranchant's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastien Tranchant play as Black?
As Black, Sebastien Tranchant most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Sebastien Tranchant's FIDE rating?
Sebastien Tranchant is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Sebastien Tranchant played?
Our database contains 130 games by Sebastien Tranchant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 54 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastien Tranchant?
130 games by Sebastien Tranchant 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.