Prepare against Sven Charmeteau
FM · France · World #1,731 classical · FIDE ID 638285
When preparing against Sven Charmeteau, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Sven Charmeteau, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Charmeteau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Charmeteau 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 | 2,397 | 2,401 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,367 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,397 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 131 | 46 | 106 | 46.3% |
| As White | 143 | 73 | 22 | 48 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 58 | 24 | 58 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Charmeteau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Charmeteau's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 97.9% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Charmeteau usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 93.9% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Sven Charmeteau's chess games
All 283 games by Sven Charmeteau in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 131 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,551 | 9th Noisiel Open | C88 |
| Jun 2025 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,545 | French Open Rapid | B33 |
| Mar 2013 | Wojtek Sochacki | 2,540 | ch-FRA U26 | B23 |
| May 2019 | Jean-Rene Koch | 2,465 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A28 |
| Mar 2016 | Marcin Szelag | 2,446 | BL2-Nord 1516 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 22 | 15.5 | – |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2003 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2007 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,137 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,436 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,407 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,300 |
| BL2-Nord 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Charmeteau's chess games?
283 games by Sven Charmeteau, from Jan 2004 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 Sven Charmeteau has played.
What does Sven Charmeteau play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Sven Charmeteau opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Charmeteau answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sven Charmeteau play as White?
As White, Sven Charmeteau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 68.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Charmeteau play as Black?
As Black, Sven Charmeteau most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Sven Charmeteau's FIDE rating?
Sven Charmeteau is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (May 2026).
How many games has Sven Charmeteau played?
Our database contains 283 games by Sven Charmeteau, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Charmeteau?
283 games by Sven Charmeteau 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.