Prepare against Lionel Raggini
France · World #25,522 classical · FIDE ID 624357
Our database contains 37 games by Lionel Raggini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Raggini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Raggini 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 | 2,014 | 2,137 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,108 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,053 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 27.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Raggini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Raggini's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Raggini usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Raggini usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Raggini usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lionel Raggini's chess games
All 37 games by Lionel Raggini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Stephane Pujos | 2,254 | 7th Montpellier Open | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,175 | Montpellier Open B | C54 |
| Feb 2009 | Francois Lenfant | 2,085 | chT4-FRA 0809 | D61 |
| Jul 2013 | Pedro Algaba | 1,889 | 28th Avoine Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier Open B | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| Cap d'Agde Cavalier Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 1997 | 4 | 2 | 2,175 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,945 |
| chT4-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,485 |
| 05th Saint Affrique Open | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,395 |
| 41st Andorra Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Raggini's chess games?
37 games by Lionel Raggini, from Apr 2003 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 Lionel Raggini has played.
What does Lionel Raggini play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lionel Raggini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Raggini answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lionel Raggini play as White?
As White, Lionel Raggini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Raggini play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Raggini most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Lionel Raggini's FIDE rating?
Lionel Raggini is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lionel Raggini played?
Our database contains 37 games by Lionel Raggini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Raggini?
37 games by Lionel Raggini 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.