Razafindratsima, Timothe

Timothe Razafindratsima, a 20-year-old French International Master, is rated 2533 — just 13 short of his peak of 2546 (May 2026, age 20) and ranked 2nd among French players under 20, and 388th worldwide. He is rising rapidly, having gained +87 Elo over the past 12 months. 134 rated games in the past year (≈78/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include European Individual Chess Championship 2026, Reykjavik Open 2026, and Team 2026 - Coupe de France 8e Finale. Also played 1 blitz event (including 2eme Tournoi de Gata - Grand Tournoi de Blitz du C'Chartres Echecs) recently. He reached World #334 in May 2026.

Awarded IM in 2022 (age 16) and FM in 2019 (age 13). At junior level, he reached World #17 in U20, World #27 in U18, World #17 in U16, World #22 in U14, World #12 in U12, World #20 in U10 and World #59 in U8.