Prepare against Sylvain Coutton
France · World #14,509 classical · FIDE ID 610194
Our database contains 103 games by Sylvain Coutton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Coutton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Coutton 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 | 2,110 | 2,204 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,199 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,204 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 43 | 17 | 43 | 41.7% |
| As White | 49 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Coutton usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Coutton usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Coutton usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
Sylvain Coutton's chess games
All 103 games by Sylvain Coutton 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Sebastien Feller | 2,657 | ch-FRA blitz | D11 |
| Nov 2019 | Josif D Dorfman | 2,540 | 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | D45 |
| Jan 1997 | Patrice Babault | 2,300 | chT2S-FRA | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Patrice Etchegaray | 2,295 | 38th Imperia Open | E38 |
| Jan 1996 | Philippe Brochet | 2,275 | Cannes Martinez Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,161 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,131 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 12 | 5 | 2,098 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 38th Imperia Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2S-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Coutton's chess games?
103 games by Sylvain Coutton, 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 Sylvain Coutton has played.
What does Sylvain Coutton play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sylvain Coutton opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Coutton answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Coutton play as White?
As White, Sylvain Coutton's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Coutton play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Coutton most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Sylvain Coutton's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Coutton is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Sylvain Coutton played?
Our database contains 103 games by Sylvain Coutton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Coutton?
103 games by Sylvain Coutton 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.