Prepare against Alain Ranaivoharisoa
IM · MDG · World #12,974 classical · FIDE ID 13100025
When preparing against Alain Ranaivoharisoa, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Alain Ranaivoharisoa, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alain Ranaivoharisoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Ranaivoharisoa 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 | 2,130 | 2,211 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,157 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,154 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 87 | 42 | 60 | 46.0% |
| As White | 96 | 46 | 23 | 27 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 41 | 19 | 33 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Ranaivoharisoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Ranaivoharisoa's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 99.0% | 59.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ranaivoharisoa usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ranaivoharisoa usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ranaivoharisoa usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ranaivoharisoa usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 91.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 47.1% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Alain Ranaivoharisoa's chess games
All 189 games by Alain Ranaivoharisoa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 87 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Louis Roos | 2,360 | 15th Reunion Open | C01 |
| Jan 2018 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,323 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | B49 |
| Jul 2009 | Mejdi Kaabi | 2,313 | ch-Africa | C78 |
| May 2012 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,260 | ch-Africa | E18 |
| Oct 2009 | Stephan Bardel | 2,246 | 11th Reunion Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,293 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 12th Reunion Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 15th Reunion Open | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| 10th Reunion Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Ranaivoharisoa's chess games?
189 games by Alain Ranaivoharisoa, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Alain Ranaivoharisoa has played.
What does Alain Ranaivoharisoa play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Alain Ranaivoharisoa opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Ranaivoharisoa answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alain Ranaivoharisoa play as White?
As White, Alain Ranaivoharisoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Ranaivoharisoa play as Black?
As Black, Alain Ranaivoharisoa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Alain Ranaivoharisoa's FIDE rating?
Alain Ranaivoharisoa is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Alain Ranaivoharisoa played?
Our database contains 189 games by Alain Ranaivoharisoa, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Ranaivoharisoa?
189 games by Alain Ranaivoharisoa 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.