Prepare against Stephane Sorbe
FM · France · World #5,005 classical · FIDE ID 617334
When preparing against Stephane Sorbe, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Stephane Sorbe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Sorbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Sorbe 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 | 2,273 | 2,392 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,308 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 121 | 38 | 85 | 49.6% |
| As White | 132 | 69 | 21 | 42 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 112 | 52 | 17 | 43 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Sorbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Sorbe's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 93.9% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues Nc3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sorbe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 92.3% | 63.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
Stephane Sorbe's chess games
All 244 games by Stephane Sorbe 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: 121 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 27/10/14 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Namig Guliyev | 2,555 | ch-Paris int | B25 |
| Aug 2005 | Naing Myo | 2,516 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | B24 |
| Dec 2007 | Thal Abergel | 2,512 | chT-BEL 0708 | B24 |
| May 2022 | Gabriel Flom | 2,480 | 43rd Syre Memorial Open | B25 |
| Aug 2005 | Enamul Hossain | 2,473 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,239 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,223 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9 | 2,563 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,498 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Sorbe's chess games?
244 games by Stephane Sorbe, 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 Sorbe has played.
What does Stephane Sorbe play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Stephane Sorbe opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Sorbe answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Stephane Sorbe play as White?
As White, Stephane Sorbe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (51 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Sorbe play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Sorbe most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Stephane Sorbe's FIDE rating?
Stephane Sorbe is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Stephane Sorbe played?
Our database contains 244 games by Stephane Sorbe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Sorbe?
244 games by Stephane Sorbe 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.