Prepare against Raphael Malassagne
FM · France · World #6,755 classical · FIDE ID 20666276
When preparing against Raphael Malassagne, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 60.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Raphael Malassagne, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Malassagne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Malassagne 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 | 2,231 | 2,329 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,286 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,252 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 59 | 42 | 60 | 36.6% |
| As White | 79 | 36 | 19 | 24 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Malassagne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Malassagne's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 55.7% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 20 | 25.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 13.9% | 72.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Bf4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Bf4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …b6 (15% of these games) — Malassagne usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 29.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Raphael Malassagne's chess games
All 161 games by Raphael Malassagne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Sep 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: 59 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,575 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,233 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Bruno Dieu | 2,223 | Poitiers Futuroscope Rapid | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Assan Mukashev | 2,207 | 7th Prague Summer Open | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Thomas Thiel | 2,195 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,022 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
| 7th Prague Summer Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Malassagne's chess games?
161 games by Raphael Malassagne, from Jul 2009 to Sep 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 Malassagne has played.
What does Raphael Malassagne play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Raphael Malassagne opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Malassagne answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Raphael Malassagne play as White?
As White, Raphael Malassagne's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 60.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Malassagne play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Malassagne most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Raphael Malassagne's FIDE rating?
Raphael Malassagne is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Raphael Malassagne played?
Our database contains 161 games by Raphael Malassagne, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Malassagne?
161 games by Raphael Malassagne 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.