Prepare against Yves Sabourin
Canada · World #347,156 classical · FIDE ID 2656060
Our database contains 163 games by Yves Sabourin, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Sabourin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Sabourin 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 | 1,632 | 1,632 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 69 | 25 | 69 | 42.3% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 14 | 38 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 34 | 11 | 31 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Sabourin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Sabourin's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 62.1% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 33 | 37.9% | 43.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues c3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sabourin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 52.1% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 39.6% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
Yves Sabourin's chess games
All 163 games by Yves Sabourin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 69 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Daniel Lavergne | 1,656 | Gatineau Defi Nez rouge B | C00 |
| Dec 2013 | Daniel Raymond | 1,614 | Gatineau Benevoles | B21 |
| Mar 2007 | Luc Villeneuve | 1,591 | ch-Hull CC C | A85 |
| Apr 2015 | Hubert Seguin | 1,590 | ch-CEH Releve II | B22 |
| Sep 2015 | Richard Lemieux | 1,449 | Gatineau Hull CC 35 Ann U1500 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatineau Rentree B | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,431 |
| Gatineau Monarque blanc | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,261 |
| Gatineau CEH Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,599 |
| ch-Outaouais Reserve | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,338 |
| Gatineau Pere Noel CEH-B | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 1,593 |
| Gatineau Fischer Memorial | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,372 |
| ch-CEH Releve II | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,530 |
| Gatineau LEO-B | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Sabourin's chess games?
163 games by Yves Sabourin, from Sep 2023 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 Yves Sabourin has played.
What does Yves Sabourin play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Yves Sabourin opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Sabourin answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Yves Sabourin play as White?
As White, Yves Sabourin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Sabourin play as Black?
As Black, Yves Sabourin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Yves Sabourin's FIDE rating?
Yves Sabourin is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,632 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yves Sabourin played?
Our database contains 163 games by Yves Sabourin, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Sabourin?
163 games by Yves Sabourin 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.