Prepare against Sylvain Royer
France · World #8,136 classical · FIDE ID 605980
Our database contains 157 games by Sylvain Royer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Royer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Royer 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 | 2,202 | 2,278 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,266 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,253 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 54 | 38 | 65 | 34.4% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 17 | 25 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 25 | 21 | 40 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Royer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Royer's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 42.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 40.8% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Royer usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Royer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Royer usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Royer usually continues c4 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Royer usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Royer usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 46.3% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 59.3% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Sylvain Royer's chess games
All 157 games by Sylvain Royer 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: 54 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,505 | Paris Apsap Open | D46 |
| Jan 1997 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,420 | 13th Cappelle Open | D31 |
| Apr 1999 | Nicolas Giffard | 2,369 | Saint Quentin Open | D45 |
| Jan 1994 | Andras Bernei | 2,345 | 10th Cappelle Open | D38 |
| Feb 2000 | Tatiana Grabuzova | 2,343 | 16th Cappelle Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Clichy Evaluation 3 | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,200 |
| Argenteuil | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters B | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,197 |
| 14th Clichy | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,204 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Royer's chess games?
157 games by Sylvain Royer, 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 Royer has played.
What does Sylvain Royer play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Sylvain Royer opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Royer answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Royer play as White?
As White, Sylvain Royer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Royer play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Royer most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Sylvain Royer's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Royer is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Sylvain Royer played?
Our database contains 157 games by Sylvain Royer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Royer?
157 games by Sylvain Royer 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.