Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jean-Noel Riff
GM Jean-Marc Degraeve (2500) · GM Jean-Noel Riff (2418)
Jean-Marc Degraeve and Jean-Noel Riff have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in May 2019. Degraeve leads 1 wins to 0, with 11 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 17 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Degraeve | Draws | Riff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degraeve with White | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riff with White | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Degraeve | Draws | Riff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Degraeve | Draws | Riff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Jun 2016 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Mar 2012 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | Jean-Noel Riff | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 28th Cappelle Open |
| Dec 2011 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4th Marseille Open |
| Jul 2010 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open |
| Oct 2009 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24th Le Touquet Open A |
| Jul 2008 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16th Saint Affrique Open |
| Jul 2008 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 8th St Chely d'Aubrac Open |
| Jul 2008 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 7th La Fere Open |
| Jul 2007 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7th St Chely d'Aubrac Open |
| Jul 2006 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open |
| May 2003 | Jean-Noel Riff | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-FRA Poule Haute |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jean-Marc Degraeve and Jean-Noel Riff?
In 12 recorded games, Jean-Marc Degraeve has 1 wins, Jean-Noel Riff has 0 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Jean-Marc Degraeve and Jean-Noel Riff played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2003 to May 2019.
What openings do Jean-Marc Degraeve and Jean-Noel Riff play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games), followed by the French Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.