Prepare against Sylvain Duval
France · World #37,568 classical · FIDE ID 645753
Our database contains 111 games by Sylvain Duval, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Duval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Duval 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 | 1,946 | 2,006 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,944 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,934 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 46 | 31 | 34 | 41.4% |
| As White | 54 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Duval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Duval's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 20.4% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Duval usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Duval usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Duval usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Duval usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Duval usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Duval usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 86.7% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Sylvain Duval's chess games
All 111 games by Sylvain Duval in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 31 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Eric Goulenok | 2,187 | 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | A05 |
| Apr 2007 | Daniel Baron | 2,130 | 10th Elancourt Open | B13 |
| Apr 2009 | Dominique Laurent | 2,012 | 11th Saint Quentin Open | B01 |
| Apr 2007 | Claude Oger | 2,007 | 10th Elancourt Open | B21 |
| Apr 2006 | David Acco | 1,953 | Elancourt Open | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elancourt Open | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 1,874 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| 6th Saint Quentin Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 10th Elancourt Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,076 |
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open 14th | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 16th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Duval's chess games?
111 games by Sylvain Duval, from Oct 2004 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 Duval has played.
What does Sylvain Duval play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Sylvain Duval opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Duval answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Duval play as White?
As White, Sylvain Duval's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Duval play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Duval most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Sylvain Duval's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Duval is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Sylvain Duval played?
Our database contains 111 games by Sylvain Duval, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 31 draws, 34 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Duval?
111 games by Sylvain Duval 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.