Prepare against Sylvain Desurmont
France · World #86,490 classical · FIDE ID 635138
When preparing against Sylvain Desurmont, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 56.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 56 games by Sylvain Desurmont, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Desurmont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Desurmont 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 | 1,769 | 1,821 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 26 | 12 | 18 | 46.4% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Desurmont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Desurmont's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 63.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Desurmont usually continues e3 (80.8% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Desurmont usually continues e3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Desurmont usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Desurmont usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Sylvain Desurmont's chess games
All 56 games by Sylvain Desurmont in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Patrick Le Corre | 2,039 | chT3-FRA 0405 | B04 |
| Dec 2004 | Steevy Blanchard | 1,900 | ch-Morbihan 0405 | D00 |
| Nov 2004 | Herve Huard | 1,890 | chT3-FRA 0405 | B04 |
| Jan 1992 | Cyrille Augereau | 1,840 | 07th Avoine Open | B13 |
| Mar 2005 | Yannick Le Coz | 1,800 | ch-Morbihan 0405 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,894 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2001 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Morbihan | 2002 | 5 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 3 | 0 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Desurmont's chess games?
56 games by Sylvain Desurmont, from Oct 2005 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 Desurmont has played.
What does Sylvain Desurmont play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sylvain Desurmont opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Desurmont answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Desurmont play as White?
As White, Sylvain Desurmont's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Desurmont play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Desurmont most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sylvain Desurmont's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Desurmont is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Sylvain Desurmont played?
Our database contains 56 games by Sylvain Desurmont, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Desurmont?
56 games by Sylvain Desurmont 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.