Prepare against Stephane Ritzenthaler
France · World #29,372 classical · FIDE ID 638080
Our database contains 47 games by Stephane Ritzenthaler, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Ritzenthaler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Ritzenthaler 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 | 1,989 | 2,063 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,971 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ritzenthaler usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ritzenthaler usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Ritzenthaler usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Ritzenthaler usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ritzenthaler usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Stephane Ritzenthaler's chess games
All 47 games by Stephane Ritzenthaler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Jean Rabier | 1,985 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | A44 |
| Apr 2005 | Xavier Flandre | 1,947 | ch-FRA U16 | B17 |
| May 2020 | Pauline Courjal | 1,848 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B25 |
| Jul 2005 | Marc Ballandras | 1,810 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B23 |
| Jul 2005 | Marie Weigel | 1,600 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,715 |
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,923 |
| ch-FRA JM7 | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Ritzenthaler's chess games?
47 games by Stephane Ritzenthaler, from Oct 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 Stephane Ritzenthaler has played.
What does Stephane Ritzenthaler play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stephane Ritzenthaler opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Ritzenthaler answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stephane Ritzenthaler play as White?
As White, Stephane Ritzenthaler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Ritzenthaler play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Ritzenthaler most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Stephane Ritzenthaler's FIDE rating?
Stephane Ritzenthaler is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Stephane Ritzenthaler played?
Our database contains 47 games by Stephane Ritzenthaler, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Ritzenthaler?
47 games by Stephane Ritzenthaler 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.