Prepare against Sylvain Landry
Canada · World #76,034 classical · FIDE ID 2605953
When preparing against Sylvain Landry, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 90 games by Sylvain Landry, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Landry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Landry 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 | 1,802 | 1,870 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 28 | 18 | 44 | 31.1% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Landry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Landry's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 93.8% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Landry usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Landry usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Landry usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Landry usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Sylvain Landry's chess games
All 90 games by Sylvain Landry in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1991 | Francois Leveille | 2,347 | Laval Ile Jesus Open | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Hrivnak | 2,238 | Pere Noel Open 2025 | D02 |
| Nov 1997 | Steve Bolduc | 2,182 | Montreal Botvinnik Anti Meran Memorial | D44 |
| Feb 2004 | Stephane Drolet | 2,130 | Quebec Carnaval Open | B08 |
| Feb 2004 | Kishor Ramaswamy | 2,054 | Quebec Carnaval Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 24 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-Quebec qual 1 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,985 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| Montreal Noel Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,708 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| Quebec Carnaval Open | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| Laval Ile Jesus Open | 1991 | 4 | 2 | 2,211 |
| Montreal Perce Neige | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Landry's chess games?
90 games by Sylvain Landry, from Aug 2019 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 Landry has played.
What does Sylvain Landry play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Sylvain Landry opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Landry answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Landry play as White?
As White, Sylvain Landry's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Landry play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Landry most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Sylvain Landry's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Landry is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sylvain Landry played?
Our database contains 90 games by Sylvain Landry, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Landry?
90 games by Sylvain Landry 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.