Prepare against Isabelle Malassagne
WFM · France · World #8,232 classical · FIDE ID 20670265
When preparing against Isabelle Malassagne, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Isabelle Malassagne, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Isabelle Malassagne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabelle Malassagne 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 | 2,201 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,216 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,134 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 106 | 66 | 89 | 40.6% |
| As White | 128 | 50 | 34 | 44 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 56 | 32 | 45 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabelle Malassagne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabelle Malassagne's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 62.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 37 | 28.9% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 58.1% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 84.8% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Isabelle Malassagne's chess games
All 261 games by Isabelle Malassagne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 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: 106 wins, 66 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Philippe Brochet | 2,399 | FRA-chT Top 16 Basse | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Pauline Guichard | 2,357 | Mulhouse Lallemand Memorial Open | E01 |
| Aug 2015 | David Lemeaux | 2,324 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | A57 |
| Jun 2024 | Joa Iglesias | 2,315 | Trophee Roza Lallemand | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,292 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2017 | 20 | 7 | 2,125 |
| ch-FRA U12 Girls | 2010 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2012 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,873 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,974 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,919 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,923 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabelle Malassagne's chess games?
261 games by Isabelle Malassagne, from May 2010 to Aug 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 Isabelle Malassagne has played.
What does Isabelle Malassagne play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Isabelle Malassagne opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabelle Malassagne answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Isabelle Malassagne play as White?
As White, Isabelle Malassagne's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabelle Malassagne play as Black?
As Black, Isabelle Malassagne most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Isabelle Malassagne's FIDE rating?
Isabelle Malassagne is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Isabelle Malassagne played?
Our database contains 261 games by Isabelle Malassagne, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 66 draws, 89 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabelle Malassagne?
261 games by Isabelle Malassagne 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.