Prepare against Raphael Hubert
France · World #32,779 classical · FIDE ID 643548
When preparing against Raphael Hubert, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 63 games by Raphael Hubert, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Hubert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Hubert 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 | 1,970 | 2,052 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,032 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,968 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 10 | 35 | 28.6% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Hubert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Hubert's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 37.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Hubert usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hubert usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Hubert usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hubert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Raphael Hubert's chess games
All 63 games by Raphael Hubert in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Xavier Bedouin | 2,341 | Sables d'Olonne Open 1st | B27 |
| Jul 2009 | Andre Kempinski | 2,118 | 24th Avoine Open | C64 |
| Jul 2007 | Julien Lecoq | 2,106 | 22nd Avoine Open | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Thierry Delalande | 2,092 | 24th Avoine Open | D10 |
| Nov 2003 | Ferenc Vegvari | 2,084 | Budapest FS11 FM-B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 FM-B | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 1,852 |
| 5th Rennes Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,797 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2,017 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,595 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Hubert's chess games?
63 games by Raphael Hubert, from Jan 2004 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 Hubert has played.
What does Raphael Hubert play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Raphael Hubert opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Hubert answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Raphael Hubert play as White?
As White, Raphael Hubert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Hubert play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Hubert most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Raphael Hubert's FIDE rating?
Raphael Hubert is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Raphael Hubert played?
Our database contains 63 games by Raphael Hubert, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Hubert?
63 games by Raphael Hubert 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.