Prepare against Sylvain Giraud
NCL · World #32,570 classical · FIDE ID 649686
Our database contains 30 games by Sylvain Giraud, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Giraud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Giraud 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 | 1,971 | 2,078 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Giraud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Giraud's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Giraud usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Giraud usually continues exd5 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Giraud usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Giraud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sylvain Giraud's chess games
All 30 games by Sylvain Giraud 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Dubuisson | 1,926 | 23rd Metz Open | C01 |
| May 2005 | Ulrich Glueck | 1,904 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B22 |
| Sep 2011 | Tony Weller | 1,889 | ch-NEW CALEDONIA | A46 |
| Jan 2005 | Emmanuel Papini | 1,870 | 23rd Metz Open | C02 |
| Nov 2005 | Bernard Daubas | 1,860 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NEW CALEDONIA | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,724 |
| 23rd Metz Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,826 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,004 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,153 |
| 21st Nice Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,023 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Giraud's chess games?
30 games by Sylvain Giraud, 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 Giraud has played.
What does Sylvain Giraud play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sylvain Giraud opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Giraud answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Giraud play as White?
As White, Sylvain Giraud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Giraud play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Giraud most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sylvain Giraud's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Giraud is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Sylvain Giraud played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sylvain Giraud, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Giraud?
30 games by Sylvain Giraud 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.