Prepare against Armand Mallevaey
France · World #30,511 classical · FIDE ID 36041424
When preparing against Armand Mallevaey, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Armand Mallevaey, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armand Mallevaey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armand Mallevaey 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 | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,992 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 44 | 4 | 58 | 41.5% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 3 | 30 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armand Mallevaey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armand Mallevaey's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 96.4% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mallevaey usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mallevaey usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mallevaey usually continues d4 (7.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mallevaey usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Mallevaey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Armand Mallevaey's chess games
All 106 games by Armand Mallevaey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 44 wins, 4 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Mounir Kharbouch | 2,218 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B21 |
| Feb 2021 | Avni Ermeni | 2,150 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Pedro M. Navarro Torres | 2,130 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D11 |
| Mar 2021 | Elise Tomasi | 2,030 | Cappelle Online Rapid Open | C68 |
| Jan 2022 | Lara Hernandez | 2,022 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 20 | 9 | 1,957 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,586 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,843 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,736 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,070 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armand Mallevaey's chess games?
106 games by Armand Mallevaey, from Apr 2015 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 Armand Mallevaey has played.
What does Armand Mallevaey play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Armand Mallevaey opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armand Mallevaey answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Armand Mallevaey play as White?
As White, Armand Mallevaey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armand Mallevaey play as Black?
As Black, Armand Mallevaey most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Armand Mallevaey's FIDE rating?
Armand Mallevaey is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Armand Mallevaey played?
Our database contains 106 games by Armand Mallevaey, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 4 draws, 58 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armand Mallevaey?
106 games by Armand Mallevaey 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.