Prepare against Raphael Lemasle
France · World #21,821 classical · FIDE ID 613584
Our database contains 146 games by Raphael Lemasle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Lemasle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Lemasle 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 | 2,042 | 2,132 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,051 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,051 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 63 | 33 | 50 | 43.2% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 17 | 21 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 32 | 16 | 29 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Lemasle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Lemasle's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 53.6% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 25 | 36.2% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Lemasle usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 56.8% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Raphael Lemasle's chess games
All 146 games by Raphael Lemasle 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: 63 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Jacob Murey | 2,470 | chT2-FRA West 0607 | E80 |
| Mar 2021 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,349 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C | D11 |
| Jul 2016 | Mario Mancini | 2,278 | 31st Avoine Open | E68 |
| Jul 2012 | Jeremy Pietrasanta | 2,272 | 27th Avoine Open | E62 |
| Nov 2007 | Slavisa Peric | 2,258 | 7th Rohde Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,169 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Lemasle's chess games?
146 games by Raphael Lemasle, 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 Lemasle has played.
What does Raphael Lemasle play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Raphael Lemasle opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Lemasle answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Raphael Lemasle play as White?
As White, Raphael Lemasle's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Lemasle play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Lemasle most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Raphael Lemasle's FIDE rating?
Raphael Lemasle is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Raphael Lemasle played?
Our database contains 146 games by Raphael Lemasle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Lemasle?
146 games by Raphael Lemasle 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.