Prepare against Timothe Razafindratsima
IM · France · World #460 classical · FIDE ID 36069884
When preparing against Timothe Razafindratsima, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 948 games by Timothe Razafindratsima, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timothe Razafindratsima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothe Razafindratsima 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 | 2,520 | 2,546 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,365 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,371 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 948 | 510 | 177 | 261 | 53.8% |
| As White | 480 | 275 | 90 | 115 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 468 | 235 | 87 | 146 | 50.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothe Razafindratsima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothe Razafindratsima's side.
First moves as White (480 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 371 | 77.3% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 59 | 12.3% | 76.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 5.2% | 82.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.0% | 77.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 76.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Razafindratsima usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 172 | 75.4% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 7.9% | 63.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 73.5% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 12.0% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 14 | 8.4% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Timothe Razafindratsima's chess games
All 948 games by Timothe Razafindratsima in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 510 wins, 177 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 60 | 34/10/16 | 56.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 16/1/4 | 76.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 29/9/14 | 55.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/9/13 | 51.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,751 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Aug 2020 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 185 | 119 | 2,457 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 48.5 | 2,471 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 14 | 2,292 |
| Djerba Blitz Masters | 2021 | 22 | 9 | 2,496 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2024 | 18 | 16 | 2,446 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2022 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,177 |
| Bundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,382 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Augustin Droin (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 948 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothe Razafindratsima's chess games?
948 games by Timothe Razafindratsima, from Aug 2014 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 Timothe Razafindratsima has played.
What does Timothe Razafindratsima play on the first move as White?
Across 480 games with White in our database, Timothe Razafindratsima opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothe Razafindratsima answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Timothe Razafindratsima play as White?
As White, Timothe Razafindratsima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 56.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 480 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothe Razafindratsima play as Black?
As Black, Timothe Razafindratsima most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 55.8% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Timothe Razafindratsima's FIDE rating?
Timothe Razafindratsima is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (May 2026).
How many games has Timothe Razafindratsima played?
Our database contains 948 games by Timothe Razafindratsima, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 510 wins, 177 draws, 261 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothe Razafindratsima?
948 games by Timothe Razafindratsima 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.