Prepare against Clement Rabineau
FM · France · World #15,116 classical · FIDE ID 628891
When preparing against Clement Rabineau, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 24.5% over 49 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Clement Rabineau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clement Rabineau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clement Rabineau 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 | 2,104 | 2,331 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,309 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,309 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 157 | 81 | 171 | 38.4% |
| As White | 186 | 86 | 40 | 60 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 223 | 71 | 41 | 111 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clement Rabineau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clement Rabineau's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 83.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.6% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.5% | 87.5% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues c3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rabineau usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 36.8% | 57.6% |
| d6 | 41 | 32.8% | 34.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.8% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 60.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 15.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.1% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Clement Rabineau's chess games
All 409 games by Clement Rabineau 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: 157 wins, 81 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 20/6/19 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 12/6/31 | 24.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,516 | 7th Calvi Balagne Open | B22 |
| Mar 2022 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| May 2022 | Balazs Csonka | 2,498 | Titled Tue Early | C68 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Govciyan | 2,460 | Menton Open 19th | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 148 | 52 | 2,141 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,249 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,125 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| 3rd St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,383 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clement Rabineau's chess games?
409 games by Clement Rabineau, 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 Clement Rabineau has played.
What does Clement Rabineau play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Clement Rabineau opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clement Rabineau answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Clement Rabineau play as White?
As White, Clement Rabineau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clement Rabineau play as Black?
As Black, Clement Rabineau most often plays: Pirc Defense (49 games, 24.5% win rate); Rat Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Clement Rabineau's FIDE rating?
Clement Rabineau is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Clement Rabineau played?
Our database contains 409 games by Clement Rabineau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 81 draws, 171 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clement Rabineau?
409 games by Clement Rabineau 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.