Prepare against Raul Claverie
IM · Argentina · World #8,351 classical · FIDE ID 110833
When preparing against Raul Claverie, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 613 games by Raul Claverie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Claverie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Claverie 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 | 2,198 | 2,525 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,444 | 2,539 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,525 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 613 | 228 | 219 | 166 | 37.2% |
| As White | 307 | 110 | 119 | 78 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 306 | 118 | 100 | 88 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Claverie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Claverie's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 65.1% | 51.2% |
| f4 | 31 | 10.1% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 9.4% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 12 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Claverie usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Claverie usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Claverie usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 66.1% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Claverie usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Claverie usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Claverie usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 119 | 82.1% | 60.1% |
| b6 | 11 | 7.6% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 54 | 50.9% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 36 | 34.0% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Raul Claverie's chess games
All 613 games by Raul Claverie 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: 228 wins, 219 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/14/11 | 34.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 67 | 27/17/23 | 40.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 38 | 23/7/8 | 60.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 33 | 11/13/9 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,544 | Najdorf Memorial Great Final | A90 |
| May 2009 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,524 | 84th ARG-ch sf | B10 |
| May 2009 | Sandro Mareco | 2,512 | ch-ARG 84th | A91 |
| Jul 2007 | Damian Lemos | 2,456 | Mercosur Cup | C00 |
| Nov 2015 | Rufat Bagirov | 2,454 | Moscow VAO GM 11 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Memorial Great Final | 2002 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Moscow VAO GM 11 | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 2,533 |
| ch-Pinamar Ocean Village 4th | 2005 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,429 |
| 3rd River Plate FMDA ITT | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,398 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires CA ITT | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,503 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-ARG 84th | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,238 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales (13 games) · Carlomagno Oblitas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Claverie's chess games?
613 games by Raul Claverie, 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 Raul Claverie has played.
What does Raul Claverie play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Raul Claverie opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Claverie answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Raul Claverie play as White?
As White, Raul Claverie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Bird's opening (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Claverie play as Black?
As Black, Raul Claverie most often plays: Dutch Defense (67 games, 40.3% win rate); French Defense (38 games, 60.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Raul Claverie's FIDE rating?
Raul Claverie is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,444 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,525 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Raul Claverie played?
Our database contains 613 games by Raul Claverie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 219 draws, 166 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Claverie?
613 games by Raul Claverie 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.