Prepare against Raphael Mayaud
CM · France · World #13,557 classical · FIDE ID 627151
Our database contains 1,263 games by Raphael Mayaud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Mayaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Mayaud 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 | 2,121 | 2,238 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,179 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,191 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,263 | 440 | 131 | 692 | 34.8% |
| As White | 627 | 239 | 70 | 318 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 636 | 201 | 61 | 374 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Mayaud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Mayaud's side.
First moves as White (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 515 | 82.4% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 75 | 12.0% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues Bg5 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Mayaud usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 180 | 59.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 57 | 18.8% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 55 | 18.2% | 25.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 67.0% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 66 | 30.7% | 28.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Raphael Mayaud's chess games
All 1,263 games by Raphael Mayaud 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: 440 wins, 131 draws, 692 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 254 | 101/29/124 | 39.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 17/8/14 | 43.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 37 | 14/4/19 | 37.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 20/3/11 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/4/16 | 39.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 166 | 62/19/85 | 37.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 76 | 20/4/52 | 26.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 46 | 8/6/32 | 17.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 17/3/25 | 37.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 15/3/17 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 7/5/19 | 22.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 24 | 3/1/20 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B16 |
| Mar 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Igor Khenkin | 2,498 | Titled Tue Early | D26 |
| Oct 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Jun 2023 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 2,469 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,121 | 449.5 | 2,096 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 19 | 2,060 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,156 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 24 | 10 | 2,198 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,174 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Mayaud's chess games?
1,263 games by Raphael Mayaud, 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 Raphael Mayaud has played.
What does Raphael Mayaud play on the first move as White?
Across 625 games with White in our database, Raphael Mayaud opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Mayaud answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Raphael Mayaud play as White?
As White, Raphael Mayaud's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (254 games, 39.8% win rate); Catalan (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 627 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Mayaud play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Mayaud most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (166 games, 37.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (76 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 636 games.
What is Raphael Mayaud's FIDE rating?
Raphael Mayaud is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Raphael Mayaud played?
Our database contains 1,263 games by Raphael Mayaud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 440 wins, 131 draws, 692 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Mayaud?
1,263 games by Raphael Mayaud 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.