Prepare against Raphael Bandet
France · World #7,164 classical · FIDE ID 678252
Our database contains 111 games by Raphael Bandet, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Bandet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Bandet 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 | 2,221 | 2,221 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,177 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,156 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 47 | 18 | 46 | 42.3% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 7 | 25 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Bandet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Bandet's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bandet usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bandet usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bandet usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bandet usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 60.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Raphael Bandet's chess games
All 111 games by Raphael Bandet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Guillaume Lamard | 2,179 | chT-FRA U20 1112 | B49 |
| Aug 2016 | Dimitri Lagarde | 2,156 | ch-FRA Open A | E81 |
| Aug 2016 | Sylvain Degardin | 2,099 | ch-FRA Open A | B87 |
| Aug 2014 | Mathias Deleva | 2,099 | 1st Aix les Bains Open | C07 |
| Aug 2016 | Rainier De Lussac | 2,099 | ch-FRA Open A | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Vaujany Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 8th Vaujany Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,177 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpA 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,888 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,892 |
| chTA-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| ch-FRA Open | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Bandet's chess games?
111 games by Raphael Bandet, from Oct 2008 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 Bandet has played.
What does Raphael Bandet play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Raphael Bandet opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Bandet answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Raphael Bandet play as White?
As White, Raphael Bandet's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Bandet play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Bandet most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Raphael Bandet's FIDE rating?
Raphael Bandet is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Raphael Bandet played?
Our database contains 111 games by Raphael Bandet, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Bandet?
111 games by Raphael Bandet 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.