Prepare against Eloi Relange
GM · France · World #1,421 classical · FIDE ID 600822
Our database contains 1,063 games by Eloi Relange, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eloi Relange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eloi Relange 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 | 2,415 | 2,513 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,477 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,411 | 2,453 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,063 | 352 | 431 | 280 | 33.1% |
| As White | 513 | 179 | 231 | 103 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 550 | 173 | 200 | 177 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eloi Relange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eloi Relange's side.
First moves as White (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 261 | 50.9% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 160 | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 9.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Relange usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Relange usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Relange usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Relange usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Relange usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Relange usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 68.9% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 13.9% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 7.6% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 5.5% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 62.1% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 39 | 19.2% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 9.4% | 26.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.4% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Eloi Relange's chess games
All 1,063 games by Eloi Relange in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 352 wins, 431 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 50 | 21/24/5 | 42.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 41 | 19/18/4 | 46.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 61 | 18/23/20 | 29.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 9/16/17 | 21.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 0/10/8 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,719 | ACP Blitz Prelim3 | E12 |
| Apr 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,717 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B20 |
| May 1997 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,630 | chT-FRA 9697 fin | A26 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,628 | ACP Blitz Prelim3 | D43 |
| Jan 1998 | John D M Nunn | 2,620 | Hastings 9798 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 1998 | 105 | 51 | 2,441 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 83 | 43.5 | 2,455 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 80 | 49 | 2,425 |
| Cannes Open | 1999 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,352 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,411 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,497 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2022 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,506 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jean-Luc Chabanon (18 games) · Manuel Apicella (18 games) · Jean-Marc Degraeve (16 games) · Eric Prie (16 games) · Emmanuel Bricard (16 games) · Marc Santo-Roman (13 games) · Arnaud Hauchard (13 games) · Darko Anic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eloi Relange's chess games?
1,063 games by Eloi Relange, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Eloi Relange has played.
What does Eloi Relange play on the first move as White?
Across 513 games with White in our database, Eloi Relange opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eloi Relange answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Eloi Relange play as White?
As White, Eloi Relange's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 513 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eloi Relange play as Black?
As Black, Eloi Relange most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 29.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 550 games.
What is Eloi Relange's FIDE rating?
Eloi Relange is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,411 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Eloi Relange played?
Our database contains 1,063 games by Eloi Relange, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 431 draws, 280 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eloi Relange?
1,063 games by Eloi Relange 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.