Prepare against Yann Salaun
IM · France · World #9,203 classical · FIDE ID 601748
Our database contains 352 games by Yann Salaun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yann Salaun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yann Salaun 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 | 2,182 | 2,386 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 115 | 104 | 133 | 32.7% |
| As White | 180 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 172 | 51 | 43 | 78 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yann Salaun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yann Salaun's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 55.0% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 23.9% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 17.2% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Salaun usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Salaun usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Salaun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Salaun usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Salaun usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Salaun usually continues Nh3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 64.9% | 41.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 14.3% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.2% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 56.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 21.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 21.0% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Yann Salaun's chess games
All 352 games by Yann Salaun 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: 115 wins, 104 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/9/18 | 28.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,480 | Cannes Martinez Open | D97 |
| Mar 2001 | Igor Efimov | 2,480 | chT-FRA | E12 |
| Jul 2001 | Catalin Navrotescu | 2,478 | 2nd Agneaux St Lo IM | E15 |
| Nov 2011 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,456 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,451 | 21st Avoine Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 28 | 8 | 2,222 |
| ch-Paris | 2010 | 27 | 12 | 2,311 |
| Cannes Open | 1995 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-FRA | 1989 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| FRA | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Bogny sur Meuse | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yann Salaun's chess games?
352 games by Yann Salaun, 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 Yann Salaun has played.
What does Yann Salaun play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Yann Salaun opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yann Salaun answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Yann Salaun play as White?
As White, Yann Salaun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yann Salaun play as Black?
As Black, Yann Salaun most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Yann Salaun's FIDE rating?
Yann Salaun is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Yann Salaun played?
Our database contains 352 games by Yann Salaun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 104 draws, 133 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yann Salaun?
352 games by Yann Salaun 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.