Prepare against Raphael Heran
France · World #7,062 classical · FIDE ID 621544
Our database contains 60 games by Raphael Heran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Heran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Heran 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 | 2,223 | 2,258 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,284 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 12 | 25 | 38.3% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Heran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Heran's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Heran usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Heran usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Heran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Raphael Heran's chess games
All 60 games by Raphael Heran 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Robert Fontaine | 2,408 | 6th Nice Open | C18 |
| Apr 2009 | Lionel Gachon | 2,298 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | B27 |
| Oct 2009 | Jean-Philippe Duquesnoy | 2,212 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B87 |
| Nov 2008 | Roland Weill | 2,209 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | C00 |
| Nov 1999 | Evgeni Azariants | 2,209 | 5th Toulon Open | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hautes Alpes Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,165 |
| 6th Nice Open | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,484 |
| 03rd Naujac Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,273 |
| 2nd Hautes Alpes Open | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Heran's chess games?
60 games by Raphael Heran, 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 Heran has played.
What does Raphael Heran play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Raphael Heran opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Heran answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raphael Heran play as White?
As White, Raphael Heran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Heran play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Heran most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Raphael Heran's FIDE rating?
Raphael Heran is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Raphael Heran played?
Our database contains 60 games by Raphael Heran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Heran?
60 games by Raphael Heran 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.