Prepare against Pierre Ralle
France · World #30,379 classical · FIDE ID 617156
Our database contains 103 games by Pierre Ralle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Ralle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Ralle 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 | 1,983 | 2,139 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 37 | 29 | 37 | 35.9% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Ralle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Ralle's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 60.0% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 26.0% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ralle usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ralle usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ralle usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Ralle usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Ralle usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ralle usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 40.7% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Pierre Ralle's chess games
All 103 games by Pierre Ralle 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: 37 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Eric Boulard | 2,210 | Paris Open | C25 |
| Oct 2010 | Philippe Glod | 2,173 | chT2-FRA 1011 | C02 |
| Apr 2001 | Benoit Lefranc | 2,130 | chT3-FRA | B75 |
| Apr 2002 | Jacques Graziani | 2,091 | 52nd Paris Apsap Open | B07 |
| Mar 2001 | Eric Duquenne | 2,082 | chT3-FRA | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 12 | 6 | 2,024 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,370 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,113 |
| chT-FRA | 1989 | 4 | 1 | 1,986 |
| 52nd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Ralle's chess games?
103 games by Pierre Ralle, 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 Pierre Ralle has played.
What does Pierre Ralle play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Pierre Ralle opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Ralle answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pierre Ralle play as White?
As White, Pierre Ralle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Ralle play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Ralle most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Pierre Ralle's FIDE rating?
Pierre Ralle is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pierre Ralle played?
Our database contains 103 games by Pierre Ralle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Ralle?
103 games by Pierre Ralle 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.