Prepare against Stephane Hautot
IM · Belgium · World #3,293 classical · FIDE ID 202282
Our database contains 806 games by Stephane Hautot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Hautot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Hautot 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 | 2,326 | 2,429 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,432 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,442 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 806 | 320 | 301 | 185 | 39.7% |
| As White | 412 | 181 | 147 | 84 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 394 | 139 | 154 | 101 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Hautot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Hautot's side.
First moves as White (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 291 | 70.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 78 | 18.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 9.0% | 71.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hautot usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hautot usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hautot usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hautot usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hautot usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hautot usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 54.0% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 66 | 37.5% | 50.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 115 | 82.1% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 15.0% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Stephane Hautot's chess games
All 806 games by Stephane Hautot 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: 320 wins, 301 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 15/21/13 | 30.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/17/10 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/8/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 96 | 39/42/15 | 40.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 52 | 18/15/19 | 34.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,631 | Antwerp InventiChess | A36 |
| Sep 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,598 | 19th EU-Cup | B90 |
| Oct 2010 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,574 | chT1-FRA 1011 | B07 |
| Jul 2009 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,471 | ch-BEL | E49 |
| Dec 2003 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,468 | chT-BEL 0304 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2022 | 107 | 49.5 | 2,340 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2010 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,324 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 43 | 28.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,311 |
| Eupen | 2014 | 25 | 13 | 2,344 |
| Wachtebeke | 2018 | 24 | 16 | 2,443 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-Brussels FEFB | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,331 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Geert Van der Stricht (14 games) · Kim Le Quang (11 games) · Alexandre Dgebuadze (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Hautot's chess games?
806 games by Stephane Hautot, 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 Stephane Hautot has played.
What does Stephane Hautot play on the first move as White?
Across 412 games with White in our database, Stephane Hautot opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Hautot answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Stephane Hautot play as White?
As White, Stephane Hautot's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 412 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Hautot play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Hautot most often plays: Slav Defense (96 games, 40.6% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (52 games, 34.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 394 games.
What is Stephane Hautot's FIDE rating?
Stephane Hautot is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Stephane Hautot played?
Our database contains 806 games by Stephane Hautot, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 320 wins, 301 draws, 185 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Hautot?
806 games by Stephane Hautot 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.