Prepare against Christophe Raynaud
France · World #82,015 classical · FIDE ID 632899
When preparing against Christophe Raynaud, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Christophe Raynaud, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Raynaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Raynaud 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 | 1,783 | 1,985 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Raynaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Raynaud's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Raynaud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Raynaud usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Raynaud usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Christophe Raynaud's chess games
All 34 games by Christophe Raynaud in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Thierry Jubin | 1,810 | 10th Fouesnant Open | B12 |
| Sep 2012 | Nicolas Doris | 1,790 | Equeurdreville UST Open | D05 |
| Sep 2012 | Daniel Hereus | 1,610 | Equeurdreville UST Open | B01 |
| Sep 2012 | Pascal Lemonnier | 1,420 | Equeurdreville UST Open | C43 |
| Oct 2003 | Anthony Olier | 1,360 | 9th Fouesnant Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| Equeurdreville UST Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
| 12th Fouesnant Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,365 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,654 |
| chT3-FRA 01 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,500 |
| 04th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Raynaud's chess games?
34 games by Christophe Raynaud, from Jan 2005 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 Christophe Raynaud has played.
What does Christophe Raynaud play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Christophe Raynaud opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Raynaud answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christophe Raynaud play as White?
As White, Christophe Raynaud's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Raynaud play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Raynaud most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Christophe Raynaud's FIDE rating?
Christophe Raynaud is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Christophe Raynaud played?
Our database contains 34 games by Christophe Raynaud, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Raynaud?
34 games by Christophe Raynaud 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.