Prepare against Remy Degraeve
IM · France · World #1,165 classical · FIDE ID 26024560
When preparing against Remy Degraeve, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Remy Degraeve, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Remy Degraeve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Remy Degraeve 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 | 2,438 | 2,467 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,428 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,380 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 181 | 70 | 137 | 46.6% |
| As White | 201 | 98 | 33 | 70 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 187 | 83 | 37 | 67 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Remy Degraeve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Remy Degraeve's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 74.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 42 | 20.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Degraeve usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 74.2% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 16.5% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.2% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 64.9% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 26.3% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Remy Degraeve's chess games
All 388 games by Remy Degraeve in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 181 wins, 70 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,682 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | B10 |
| May 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,649 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A40 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,637 | 39th Cappelle Open | B82 |
| May 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,635 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | B46 |
| Sep 2020 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,600 | 7th Cattolica Open | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 16 | 0.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,243 |
| 6th Maurice David | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,389 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,086 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,388 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Remy Degraeve's chess games?
388 games by Remy Degraeve, from Sep 2010 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 Remy Degraeve has played.
What does Remy Degraeve play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Remy Degraeve opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Remy Degraeve answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Remy Degraeve play as White?
As White, Remy Degraeve's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Remy Degraeve play as Black?
As Black, Remy Degraeve most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Remy Degraeve's FIDE rating?
Remy Degraeve is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,467 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Remy Degraeve played?
Our database contains 388 games by Remy Degraeve, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 70 draws, 137 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Remy Degraeve?
388 games by Remy Degraeve 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.