Prepare against Stephane Saatdjian
France · World #12,446 classical · FIDE ID 644480
Our database contains 184 games by Stephane Saatdjian, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Saatdjian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Saatdjian 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 | 2,135 | 2,141 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,114 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 78 | 39 | 67 | 42.4% |
| As White | 92 | 41 | 21 | 30 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 37 | 18 | 37 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Saatdjian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Saatdjian's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 96.7% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
Stephane Saatdjian's chess games
All 184 games by Stephane Saatdjian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 78 wins, 39 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Sandrine Brunstein | 2,056 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B22 |
| Oct 2005 | Cyrille Augereau | 2,055 | 20th Le Touquet Open | A00 |
| Jul 2009 | Francois Dessenne | 2,044 | 24th Avoine Open | B31 |
| Dec 2005 | Boris Emeriau | 2,000 | chT-FRA U20 | C29 |
| Nov 2006 | Eric Manet | 1,976 | 21st Le Touquet Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 22 | 15 | 1,448 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 21 | 15.5 | 1,594 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2006 | 15 | 10 | 1,909 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-France U10 | 2004 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,901 |
| Hvar Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Saatdjian's chess games?
184 games by Stephane Saatdjian, from Apr 2004 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 Saatdjian has played.
What does Stephane Saatdjian play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Stephane Saatdjian opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Saatdjian answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Stephane Saatdjian play as White?
As White, Stephane Saatdjian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Saatdjian play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Saatdjian most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Stephane Saatdjian's FIDE rating?
Stephane Saatdjian is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Stephane Saatdjian played?
Our database contains 184 games by Stephane Saatdjian, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 39 draws, 67 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Saatdjian?
184 games by Stephane Saatdjian 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.