Prepare against Vincent Sagues
France · World #36,420 classical · FIDE ID 625680
When preparing against Vincent Sagues, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Vincent Sagues, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Sagues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Sagues 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 | 1,952 | 2,060 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,001 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 96 | 136 | 112 | 27.9% |
| As White | 168 | 53 | 64 | 51 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 176 | 43 | 72 | 61 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Sagues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Sagues's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 94.6% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sagues usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sagues usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sagues usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sagues usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sagues usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sagues usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 69.6% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 29.3% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 64.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Vincent Sagues's chess games
All 344 games by Vincent Sagues in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 96 wins, 136 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Geoff W Lawton | 2,347 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B33 |
| Jan 2002 | Sylvain Royer | 2,259 | 33rd Paris Apsap Open | E07 |
| Sep 2010 | Gavin R Lock | 2,198 | Sunningdale Open | D68 |
| Dec 2011 | Chiedu Maduekwe | 2,180 | London Classic Open | D46 |
| Dec 2025 | Declan Shafi | 2,162 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 11 | 2,005 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Sagues's chess games?
344 games by Vincent Sagues, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Vincent Sagues has played.
What does Vincent Sagues play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Vincent Sagues opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Sagues answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vincent Sagues play as White?
As White, Vincent Sagues's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Sagues play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Sagues most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Vincent Sagues's FIDE rating?
Vincent Sagues is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vincent Sagues played?
Our database contains 344 games by Vincent Sagues, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 136 draws, 112 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Sagues?
344 games by Vincent Sagues 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.