Prepare against Sylvain Fayette
France · World #73,997 classical · FIDE ID 621307
When preparing against Sylvain Fayette, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 66 games by Sylvain Fayette, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Fayette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Fayette 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 | 1,808 | 2,044 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 2,039 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,854 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Fayette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Fayette's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 64.5% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Fayette usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fayette usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Fayette usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fayette usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fayette usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Fayette usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Sylvain Fayette's chess games
All 66 games by Sylvain Fayette 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Adina-Maria Hamdouchi | 2,291 | 3rd Condom Open | A42 |
| Nov 2005 | Olivier Marino | 2,119 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | C13 |
| Dec 2009 | Laurent Aiglon | 2,102 | 2nd Marseille Open | B33 |
| Mar 2011 | Francois Lenfant | 2,095 | Vitrolles | A46 |
| Nov 2012 | Olivier Clement | 2,079 | Avignon-A 4th | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon LOE Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| Vitrolles | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,885 |
| Mont de Marsan Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| Avignon-A 4th | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,943 |
| 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 3rd Condom Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| 4th Chambery Open | 1998 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Fayette's chess games?
66 games by Sylvain Fayette, 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 Fayette has played.
What does Sylvain Fayette play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Sylvain Fayette opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Fayette answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Fayette play as White?
As White, Sylvain Fayette's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Fayette play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Fayette most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sylvain Fayette's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Fayette is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sylvain Fayette played?
Our database contains 66 games by Sylvain Fayette, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Fayette?
66 games by Sylvain Fayette 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.