Prepare against Arnaud Rainfray
IM · France · World #2,729 classical · FIDE ID 609773
Our database contains 464 games by Arnaud Rainfray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Rainfray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Rainfray 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 | 2,349 | 2,416 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,370 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,390 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 237 | 123 | 104 | 51.1% |
| As White | 233 | 123 | 61 | 49 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 231 | 114 | 62 | 55 | 49.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 96.1% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rainfray usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rainfray usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rainfray usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rainfray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rainfray usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 54.8% | 62.7% |
| c5 | 38 | 40.9% | 68.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 86.9% | 68.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Arnaud Rainfray's chess games
All 464 games by Arnaud Rainfray 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: 237 wins, 123 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Leonid Kritz | 2,484 | Lausanne Open | C77 |
| Mar 2007 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,474 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | D31 |
| Aug 2001 | Mircea-Sergiu Lupu | 2,458 | ch-FRA Accession | C01 |
| Feb 2003 | Valentin Lukov | 2,451 | Paris NAO IM 3rd | D46 |
| Jan 2007 | Bruno Carlier | 2,437 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2007 | 29 | 19 | 2,440 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 28 | 11 | 2,291 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 22 | 18 | 2,192 |
| Wch U14 | 1997 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1995 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,115 |
| Quebec Carnaval | 2012 | 12 | 9 | 2,437 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 12 | 10 | 2,387 |
| Montreal Open | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Rainfray's chess games?
464 games by Arnaud Rainfray, 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 Arnaud Rainfray has played.
What does Arnaud Rainfray play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Arnaud Rainfray opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Rainfray answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Rainfray play as White?
As White, Arnaud Rainfray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Rainfray play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Rainfray most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Arnaud Rainfray's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Rainfray is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Arnaud Rainfray played?
Our database contains 464 games by Arnaud Rainfray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 123 draws, 104 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Rainfray?
464 games by Arnaud Rainfray 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.