Prepare against Jean-Michel Rapaire
MCO · World #103,807 classical · FIDE ID 5400023
When preparing against Jean-Michel Rapaire, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Jean-Michel Rapaire, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Michel Rapaire's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Michel Rapaire 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 | 1,718 | 1,979 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,866 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,824 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 29 | 26 | 84 | 20.9% |
| As White | 66 | 11 | 15 | 40 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 18 | 11 | 44 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Michel Rapaire's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Michel Rapaire's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 28.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Rapaire usually continues Nf3 (18.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rapaire usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rapaire usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.2% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 20.5% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 54.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Jean-Michel Rapaire's chess games
All 139 games by Jean-Michel Rapaire in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 26 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Dario Zanin | 1,918 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | C68 |
| Oct 2007 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 1,879 | 23rd EU-Cup | B51 |
| Oct 2008 | Alun Howell | 1,879 | 24th EU-Cup | B51 |
| Mar 2002 | Florian Onnein | 1,870 | chT2-FRA | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Visse,Bernard | 1,821 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,718 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,747 |
| 16th chT-EU | 2007 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,010 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,550 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Michel Rapaire's chess games?
139 games by Jean-Michel Rapaire, from Jan 2007 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 Jean-Michel Rapaire has played.
What does Jean-Michel Rapaire play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Jean-Michel Rapaire opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Michel Rapaire answers 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jean-Michel Rapaire play as White?
As White, Jean-Michel Rapaire's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Michel Rapaire play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Michel Rapaire most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Jean-Michel Rapaire's FIDE rating?
Jean-Michel Rapaire is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Jean-Michel Rapaire played?
Our database contains 139 games by Jean-Michel Rapaire, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 26 draws, 84 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Michel Rapaire?
139 games by Jean-Michel Rapaire 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.