Prepare against Jean Rabier
France · World #89,821 classical · FIDE ID 634018
When preparing against Jean Rabier, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%).
Our database contains 83 games by Jean Rabier, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Rabier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Rabier 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 | 1,759 | 2,011 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,857 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 14 | 40 | 34.9% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Rabier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Rabier's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 88.1% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rabier usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Rabier usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rabier usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rabier usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rabier usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rabier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Jean Rabier's chess games
All 83 games by Jean Rabier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Martin Schneider | 2,078 | 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C41 |
| Jul 2004 | Francois Baeumlin | 2,010 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B31 |
| Oct 2007 | Rene Boulier | 1,908 | 13th Fouesnant Open | B23 |
| Jul 2004 | Thomas Guidez | 1,892 | 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C11 |
| Jul 2007 | Loic Martinez | 1,880 | 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meudon Open | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Rabier's chess games?
83 games by Jean Rabier, from Oct 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 Rabier has played.
What does Jean Rabier play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jean Rabier opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Rabier answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jean Rabier play as White?
As White, Jean Rabier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Rabier play as Black?
As Black, Jean Rabier most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jean Rabier's FIDE rating?
Jean Rabier is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jean Rabier played?
Our database contains 83 games by Jean Rabier, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Rabier?
83 games by Jean Rabier 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.