Prepare against Maxence Ralaivao
France · World #51,435 classical · FIDE ID 676020
Our database contains 30 games by Maxence Ralaivao, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxence Ralaivao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxence Ralaivao 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 | 1,887 | 1,893 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxence Ralaivao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxence Ralaivao's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ralaivao usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ralaivao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ralaivao usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Maxence Ralaivao's chess games
All 30 games by Maxence Ralaivao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Olivier Ravail | 2,032 | ch-Paris Open A | E76 |
| Jul 2010 | Pekka Pietinen | 2,030 | ch-Paris Open A | A42 |
| Jun 2011 | Guillaume Wurtz | 1,947 | chT-FRA U20 16 GP Basse 1011 | E87 |
| Nov 2010 | Tanguy Rouffignac | 1,922 | chTA-FRA U20 1011 | C02 |
| Jul 2009 | Philippe Joussim | 1,762 | ch-Paris Open B | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,895 |
| chTA-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,706 |
| chT-FRA U20 16 GP Basse 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,829 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxence Ralaivao's chess games?
30 games by Maxence Ralaivao, from Sep 2009 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 Maxence Ralaivao has played.
What does Maxence Ralaivao play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Maxence Ralaivao opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxence Ralaivao answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maxence Ralaivao play as White?
As White, Maxence Ralaivao's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxence Ralaivao play as Black?
As Black, Maxence Ralaivao most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Maxence Ralaivao's FIDE rating?
Maxence Ralaivao is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maxence Ralaivao played?
Our database contains 30 games by Maxence Ralaivao, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxence Ralaivao?
30 games by Maxence Ralaivao 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.