Prepare against Vincent Sagues
France · World #36,303 classical · FIDE ID 625680
Our database contains 307 games by Vincent Sagues, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 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 | 1,952 | 2,001 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 82 | 127 | 98 | 26.7% |
| As White | 150 | 45 | 59 | 46 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 37 | 68 | 52 | 23.6% |
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 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sagues usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sagues usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sagues usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sagues usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Sagues usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 67.1% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 31.7% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Vincent Sagues's chess games
All 307 games by Vincent Sagues in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 82 wins, 127 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 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% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
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 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Sagues's chess games?
307 games by Vincent Sagues, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 150 games with White in our database, Vincent Sagues opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Sagues answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% 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 (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 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 (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Vincent Sagues's FIDE rating?
Vincent Sagues is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vincent Sagues played?
Our database contains 307 games by Vincent Sagues, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 127 draws, 98 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Sagues?
307 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.