Prepare against Sylvain Degardin
FM · France · World #6,381 classical · FIDE ID 20623070
When preparing against Sylvain Degardin, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 304 games by Sylvain Degardin, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Degardin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Degardin 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 | 2,238 | 2,329 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,259 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,216 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 99 | 85 | 120 | 32.6% |
| As White | 151 | 57 | 35 | 59 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 153 | 42 | 50 | 61 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Degardin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Degardin's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 78.1% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 15.2% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.6% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Degardin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Degardin usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Degardin usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Degardin usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Degardin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Degardin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 64.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 28 | 32.6% | 41.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 31.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Sylvain Degardin's chess games
All 304 games by Sylvain Degardin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 99 wins, 85 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,728 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B50 |
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | A62 |
| May 2020 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,591 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B81 |
| Jun 2025 | Romain Edouard | 2,538 | French Open Rapid | B32 |
| May 2020 | Namig Guliyev | 2,529 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,476 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Clichy 92 IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| 5th Llinars Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Degardin's chess games?
304 games by Sylvain Degardin, from Apr 2009 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 Sylvain Degardin has played.
What does Sylvain Degardin play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Sylvain Degardin opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Degardin answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Degardin play as White?
As White, Sylvain Degardin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Degardin play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Degardin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Sylvain Degardin's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Degardin is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Sylvain Degardin played?
Our database contains 304 games by Sylvain Degardin, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 85 draws, 120 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Degardin?
304 games by Sylvain Degardin 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.