Prepare against David Rano
France · World #7,498 classical · FIDE ID 643157
Our database contains 69 games by David Rano, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Rano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Rano 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 | 2,214 | 2,214 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,227 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,168 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 34 | 9 | 26 | 49.3% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Rano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Rano's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Rano usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Rano usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Rano usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
David Rano's chess games
All 69 games by David Rano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 34 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Timothee Heinz | 2,303 | chT1A-FRA 0809 | E49 |
| Jan 2010 | Evgueniy Pozdnjakov | 2,229 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Arnaud Fournet | 2,203 | chT2-FRA 0910 | E94 |
| Feb 2008 | Clement Rihouay | 2,186 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | C93 |
| May 2004 | Piotr Ciechonski | 2,119 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,266 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT1A-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,123 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 5 | 2,274 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,214 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,900 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2002 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Rano's chess games?
69 games by David Rano, from Jul 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 David Rano has played.
What does David Rano play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, David Rano opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Rano answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Rano play as White?
As White, David Rano's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Rano play as Black?
As Black, David Rano most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is David Rano's FIDE rating?
David Rano is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Rano played?
Our database contains 69 games by David Rano, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Rano?
69 games by David Rano 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.