Prepare against Selvan Gautier
France · World #5,222 classical · FIDE ID 26010208
Our database contains 59 games by Selvan Gautier, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Selvan Gautier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selvan Gautier 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 | 2,267 | 2,274 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,036 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 8 | 26 | 42.4% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selvan Gautier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selvan Gautier's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 74.2% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gautier usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gautier usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gautier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Selvan Gautier's chess games
All 59 games by Selvan Gautier in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Loek Van Wely | 2,691 | Aix les Bains rap KO | D12 |
| Jun 2025 | Theo Stijve | 2,320 | chT-SUI 2025 | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Daniel Carlsson | 2,299 | 40th ECC Open | C70 |
| Nov 2022 | Julian Schaerer | 2,296 | chT-SUI | D15 |
| Apr 2025 | F Maeser | 2,267 | chT-SUI 2025 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,342 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,008 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,055 |
| Aix les Bains rap KO | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,491 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selvan Gautier's chess games?
59 games by Selvan Gautier, from Mar 2010 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 Selvan Gautier has played.
What does Selvan Gautier play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Selvan Gautier opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selvan Gautier answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Selvan Gautier play as White?
As White, Selvan Gautier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selvan Gautier play as Black?
As Black, Selvan Gautier most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Selvan Gautier's FIDE rating?
Selvan Gautier is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Selvan Gautier played?
Our database contains 59 games by Selvan Gautier, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selvan Gautier?
59 games by Selvan Gautier 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.