Prepare against Sophie Alaux
France · World #82,233 classical · FIDE ID 26025949
When preparing against Sophie Alaux, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Sophie Alaux, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Alaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Alaux 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 | 1,783 | 1,830 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 8 | 23 | 35.4% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Alaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Alaux's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Alaux usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Alaux usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Sophie Alaux's chess games
All 48 games by Sophie Alaux in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Natacha Benmesbah | 2,030 | chT2-FRA 0304a | C87 |
| Jan 1997 | Aurelie Dacalor | 1,870 | ch-FRA U18 Girls | D15 |
| Jan 1997 | Delphine Decotte | 1,790 | ch-FRA U18 Girls | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,205 |
| ch-FRA JW5 | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 1,900 |
| chT2S-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,968 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 1,696 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,844 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Alaux's chess games?
48 games by Sophie Alaux, from Jul 2011 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 Sophie Alaux has played.
What does Sophie Alaux play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sophie Alaux opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Alaux answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sophie Alaux play as White?
As White, Sophie Alaux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Alaux play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Alaux most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sophie Alaux's FIDE rating?
Sophie Alaux is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Sophie Alaux played?
Our database contains 48 games by Sophie Alaux, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Alaux?
48 games by Sophie Alaux 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.