Prepare against Stephane Abouan
France · World #34,095 classical · FIDE ID 618357
Our database contains 34 games by Stephane Abouan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Abouan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Abouan 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 | 1,963 | 2,173 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,985 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 17.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Abouan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Abouan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Abouan usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Abouan usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Abouan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Stephane Abouan's chess games
All 34 games by Stephane Abouan 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Radu Stoenescu | 2,149 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | B53 |
| Nov 2010 | Francois Dessenne | 2,071 | chT2-FRA 1011 | B23 |
| Jan 2003 | Olivier Le Ray | 2,020 | Paris Open A | C00 |
| May 2004 | Marc Karila | 2,014 | Syre Memorial Open 27th | C45 |
| Jan 2003 | Sebastien Cole | 2,000 | Paris Open A | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,909 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,939 |
| 25th Syre Memorial Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,034 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,162 |
| Syre Memorial Open 27th | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,114 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
| Lyon Rhone Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2,085 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Abouan's chess games?
34 games by Stephane Abouan, 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 Stephane Abouan has played.
What does Stephane Abouan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stephane Abouan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Abouan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephane Abouan play as White?
As White, Stephane Abouan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Abouan play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Abouan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Stephane Abouan's FIDE rating?
Stephane Abouan is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Stephane Abouan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Stephane Abouan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Abouan?
34 games by Stephane Abouan 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.