Prepare against Jean-Francois Rabouan
France · World #49,957 classical · FIDE ID 621269
When preparing against Jean-Francois Rabouan, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Jean-Francois Rabouan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Francois Rabouan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Francois Rabouan 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 | 1,893 | 2,022 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 12 | 43 | 28.6% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Francois Rabouan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Francois Rabouan's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 71.1% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Rabouan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rabouan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Rabouan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rabouan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rabouan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 20.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Jean-Francois Rabouan's chess games
All 77 games by Jean-Francois Rabouan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Arthur Lucas | 2,359 | 16th Angers Open | B40 |
| Jul 2008 | Nolwenn Pouzet | 2,172 | 23rd Avoine Open | E30 |
| Oct 2004 | Alain Baugin | 2,158 | 10th Fouesnant Open | A03 |
| Apr 2015 | Jules-Alois Julien | 2,101 | Angers Open 10th | B42 |
| Oct 2004 | Eric Delaire | 1,989 | 10th Fouesnant Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet A | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,820 |
| 2nd Angers Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Angers Open 10th | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,060 |
| 8th Angers Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,839 |
| 3rd Angers Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,056 |
| 13th Angers Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Francois Rabouan's chess games?
77 games by Jean-Francois Rabouan, from Jul 2004 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 Jean-Francois Rabouan has played.
What does Jean-Francois Rabouan play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Jean-Francois Rabouan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Francois Rabouan answers 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jean-Francois Rabouan play as White?
As White, Jean-Francois Rabouan's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Francois Rabouan play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Francois Rabouan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jean-Francois Rabouan's FIDE rating?
Jean-Francois Rabouan is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jean-Francois Rabouan played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jean-Francois Rabouan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Francois Rabouan?
77 games by Jean-Francois Rabouan 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.