Prepare against Berthold Rabus
DEU · World #12,760 classical · FIDE ID 24615170
Our database contains 62 games by Berthold Rabus, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Berthold Rabus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Berthold Rabus 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 | 2,132 | 2,221 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,161 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Berthold Rabus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Berthold Rabus's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 70.0% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Rabus usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Rabus usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rabus usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Berthold Rabus's chess games
All 62 games by Berthold Rabus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Leon Mazi | 2,353 | 25th Pula Open | E69 |
| Jun 2011 | Egon Reichmann | 2,327 | 25th Pula Open | D44 |
| Jun 2015 | Sergei Kharitonov | 2,107 | 7th Porto Mannu Open | B82 |
| Jul 2010 | Ferdinand Kaye | 2,071 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E67 |
| Aug 2009 | Karl Sukopp | 2,045 | 16th Vienna Open | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,003 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,297 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,049 |
| 25th Pula Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,295 |
| 6th Leiden LCT Open A | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,958 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Berthold Rabus's chess games?
62 games by Berthold Rabus, from Apr 2005 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 Berthold Rabus has played.
What does Berthold Rabus play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Berthold Rabus opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Berthold Rabus answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Berthold Rabus play as White?
As White, Berthold Rabus's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Berthold Rabus play as Black?
As Black, Berthold Rabus most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Berthold Rabus's FIDE rating?
Berthold Rabus is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Berthold Rabus played?
Our database contains 62 games by Berthold Rabus, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Berthold Rabus?
62 games by Berthold Rabus 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.