Prepare against Faratiana Raharimanana
WFM · MDG · World #69,197 classical · FIDE ID 13100378
When preparing against Faratiana Raharimanana, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 80 games by Faratiana Raharimanana, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Faratiana Raharimanana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faratiana Raharimanana 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 | 1,824 | 1,836 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 33 | 9 | 38 | 41.3% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faratiana Raharimanana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faratiana Raharimanana's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 59.0% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 41.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Raharimanana usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 45.0% |
Faratiana Raharimanana's chess games
All 80 games by Faratiana Raharimanana in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bruna Geske | 2,030 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B33 |
| Oct 2018 | Corals Patino Garcia | 2,023 | Olympiad Women-43 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Derarilaza Petera Ralaiarisoa | 1,855 | CHAMPIONNAT DE MADAGASCAR 2026 | N1 Open | A85 |
| Sep 2024 | Annelaine Jacobs | 1,763 | Olympiad Women-45 | E91 |
| Aug 2015 | Olertan Rabezaka | 1,752 | Antananarivo Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,875 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,663 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,600 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,814 |
| ch-Africa w | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| Antananarivo Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Analamanga | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faratiana Raharimanana's chess games?
80 games by Faratiana Raharimanana, from Jun 2014 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 Faratiana Raharimanana has played.
What does Faratiana Raharimanana play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Faratiana Raharimanana opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faratiana Raharimanana answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Faratiana Raharimanana play as White?
As White, Faratiana Raharimanana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faratiana Raharimanana play as Black?
As Black, Faratiana Raharimanana most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Faratiana Raharimanana's FIDE rating?
Faratiana Raharimanana is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Faratiana Raharimanana played?
Our database contains 80 games by Faratiana Raharimanana, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faratiana Raharimanana?
80 games by Faratiana Raharimanana 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.