Prepare against Dylan Rakotomaharavo
CM · MDG · World #13,032 classical · FIDE ID 13102761
When preparing against Dylan Rakotomaharavo, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 64 games by Dylan Rakotomaharavo, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dylan Rakotomaharavo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dylan Rakotomaharavo 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 | 2,129 | 2,129 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,063 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dylan Rakotomaharavo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dylan Rakotomaharavo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 75.8% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rakotomaharavo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Rakotomaharavo usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rakotomaharavo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rakotomaharavo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rakotomaharavo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Dylan Rakotomaharavo's chess games
All 64 games by Dylan Rakotomaharavo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Sep 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Enrique Allo Collante | 2,172 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D92 |
| Aug 2022 | Saleh Al-Aqrabi | 2,172 | Olympiad-44 | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Heritiana Andrianiaina | 2,157 | Africa zt 4.4 Open | C54 |
| Sep 2026 | George Mwale | 2,062 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B45 |
| Sep 2026 | Yoboue Hermann Manan | 2,061 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Imerimanjaka-A | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,089 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| CHAMPIONNAT DE MADAGASCAR 2026 | N1 Open | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,235 |
| MAD Olympic Qual | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-MAD | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,645 |
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Where can I find Dylan Rakotomaharavo's chess games?
64 games by Dylan Rakotomaharavo, from Aug 2018 to Sep 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 Dylan Rakotomaharavo has played.
What does Dylan Rakotomaharavo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Dylan Rakotomaharavo opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dylan Rakotomaharavo answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Dylan Rakotomaharavo play as White?
As White, Dylan Rakotomaharavo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dylan Rakotomaharavo play as Black?
As Black, Dylan Rakotomaharavo most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Dylan Rakotomaharavo's FIDE rating?
Dylan Rakotomaharavo is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dylan Rakotomaharavo played?
Our database contains 64 games by Dylan Rakotomaharavo, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dylan Rakotomaharavo?
64 games by Dylan Rakotomaharavo 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.