Prepare against Serge Saunier
France · World #94,614 classical · FIDE ID 605573
When preparing against Serge Saunier, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Serge Saunier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serge Saunier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Saunier 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 | 1,745 | 1,940 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Saunier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Saunier's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saunier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Saunier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Saunier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Saunier usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Saunier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saunier usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Serge Saunier's chess games
All 32 games by Serge Saunier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stephane Faucher | 1,770 | ch-FRA Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2009 | Robert Weinberger | 1,756 | ch-Paris Open B | A26 |
| Jul 2009 | Xavier Rubini | 1,744 | ch-Paris Open B | A48 |
| Aug 2003 | Guillaume Gorce | 1,740 | ch-FRA Open B | D60 |
| Jul 2011 | Daniel Yarur Elsaca | 1,727 | 86th Paris Open B | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,963 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| 86th Paris Open B | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,707 |
| Paris Open | 1995 | 2 | 1 | 2,105 |
| Val Thorens A | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
| Massy Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1st Ermont Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,134 |
| Cannes | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Saunier's chess games?
32 games by Serge Saunier, from Jul 2005 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 Serge Saunier has played.
What does Serge Saunier play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Serge Saunier opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Saunier answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Serge Saunier play as White?
As White, Serge Saunier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Saunier play as Black?
As Black, Serge Saunier most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Serge Saunier's FIDE rating?
Serge Saunier is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Serge Saunier played?
Our database contains 32 games by Serge Saunier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Saunier?
32 games by Serge Saunier 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.