Prepare against Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo
IM · MDG · World #1,285 classical · FIDE ID 13100050
When preparing against Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,559 games by Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo 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 | 2,426 | 2,492 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,413 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,428 | 2,475 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,559 | 754 | 308 | 497 | 48.4% |
| As White | 796 | 419 | 141 | 236 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 763 | 335 | 167 | 261 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's side.
First moves as White (796 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 483 | 60.7% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 241 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 6.5% | 68.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Rakotomaharo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (356 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 172 | 48.3% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 154 | 43.3% | 56.2% |
| g6 | 19 | 5.3% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 167 | 69.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 58 | 24.0% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's chess games
All 1,559 games by Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 754 wins, 308 draws, 497 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 99 | 58/14/27 | 58.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 8/10/13 | 25.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 16/2/11 | 55.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 24 | 16/1/7 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 62 | 23/16/23 | 37.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 28/13/16 | 49.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Aug 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,725 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | — |
| Nov 2021 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,703 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | C02 |
| Jun 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 478 | 279.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 33 | 17 | 2,322 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,431 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,447 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2,564 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,477 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 6 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's chess games?
1,559 games by Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo, from Jul 2012 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 Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo has played.
What does Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo play on the first move as White?
Across 796 games with White in our database, Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo play as White?
As White, Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 58.6% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (31 games, 25.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 796 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo play as Black?
As Black, Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 49.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 763 games.
What is Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo's FIDE rating?
Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,428 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo played?
Our database contains 1,559 games by Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 754 wins, 308 draws, 497 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo?
1,559 games by Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo 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.